About Merkel Cell Carcinoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.
Trends in Oncology & Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care
- Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options
- Clinical Trial Opportunities: How Research Increases Treatment Options
- Factors That May Affect Treatment Planning
- How Your Health Care Team May Help You Address Your Care
- Participating in Decisions about Your Treatment Plans, Side Effect Prevention & Management
- Understanding the Role of Supportive Care
- The Role of Self Advocacy in Your Oncology Care
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
12 Mar 2025
Coping with Cancer
- How to Cope While Waiting for Test Results from Cancer Work-Up
- Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems
- The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment
- The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule
- Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions
- The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
- Knowing When to Call Your Health Care Team Between Appointments
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- The Role of the Dietitian & Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical & Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer
- Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments & Follow-Up Care
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
10 Mar 2025
Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You
- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment
- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing
- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment
- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?
- How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells
- Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers
- Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations
- Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments
- Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer
- Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning
- Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & In Determining Your Progress
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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