Episodes
- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors
- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters, & Flashing Lights
- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Tips to Manage Low Vision & How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes
- Clinical Trials & Communicating with Your Health...
Published 04/08/24
- Overview of Gastric Cancer, Including Diagnosis & Staging
- Current Standard of Care, Including Chemotherapy
- New Treatment Approaches & the Role of Targeted Treatment & Immunotherapy
- Precision Medicine: Predicting Response to Treatment
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
- Controlling Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, & Pain
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns
-...
Published 03/11/24
- 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...
Published 03/04/24
- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort
- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them
- Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomatitis, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weight Gain or Weight Loss
- How Health Care Teams Approach Management & Prevention of These Common GI...
Published 02/16/24
- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers
- What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing
- How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment
- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important
- The Role of the Pathologist
- Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
- Predicting Response to Treatment
- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines to Prepare for...
Published 02/12/24
- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Identity, Relationships & Intimacy
- Dating
- Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship
- Communicating about Sex
- Sexuality & Intimacy
- Sex Drive: Ability & Desire
- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking
- Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back
- Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem
- Fertility Choices & Coping with Infertility
-...
Published 02/09/24
- Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV & HPV
- The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden
- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Including Mistrust of Health Care Providers
- Barriers to Health Care Access, Including Discrimination
- Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative and Supportive Care, Affordable Housing
- Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues
- Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns
- Challenges for LGBTQI+...
Published 01/19/24
- Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, including Delays in Diagnosis
- Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs
- The Importance of Treatment Summaries
- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor
- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
- Talking with the Health Care Team about Survivorship Questions & Concerns
- Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance Coverage, School, College...
Published 12/15/23
- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID
- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Fear of Recurrence
- Finding Your New Normal
- The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes
- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of...
Published 11/28/23
- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management
- What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care?
- What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken & Diversity of the Health Care Team
- What is Cultural Humility & How Your Care Team Practices...
Published 06/28/23
- Overview & Definition of Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies
- How Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions
- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
- The Role of the Pathologist
- Benefits of Biomarkers, Precision Medicine & Diagnostic Technologies
- Predicting Response to Treatment
- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines for Preparing for...
Published 06/26/23
- Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, including HIV & HPV
- The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden
- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, including Mistrust of Health Care Providers
- Barriers to Health Care Access, including Discrimination
- Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative & Supportive Care, Affordable Housing
- Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues
- Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns
- Challenges for LGBTQI+...
Published 06/16/23
- Overview of Gastric Cancer, including Diagnosis & Staging
- Current Standard of Care, including Chemotherapy
- Updates from ASCO on the Treatment of Gastric Cancer
- New Treatment Approaches & the Role of Targeted Treatment
- Precision Medicine: Predicting Response to Treatment
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
- Controlling Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
- The...
Published 06/12/23
- Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
- Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials
- Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials
- Types of Clinical Trials
- What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
- The Meaning of Informed Consent
- Benefits & Risks of Participation
- How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
- How to Participate in Clinical Trials
- Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care...
Published 06/07/23
- Overview of Cancer Treatments
- Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
- Its Important Role in Managing Cancer
- Barriers to Taking Your Pills
- Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others
- Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps
- Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence
- Reminders from Your...
Published 05/24/23
- How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID, Omicron & Delta Variants
- COVID Vaccines & Booster Vaccines
- Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines
- COVID & People Living with Cancer
- Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants
- How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID & Its Variants
- The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments
- How to Prepare for Your...
Published 05/22/23
- Disproportionate Burden of COVID, Omicron & Cancer on People of Color
- Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy
- Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live
- Effect of COVID & Omicron on Health Care Systems
- How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management
- Tips to Find Your Best Care Team
- Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community...
Published 05/15/23
- Overview of Cancer Survivorship
- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Fear of Recurrence
- Finding Your New Normal
- The Importance of Treatment Summaries
- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Published 05/02/23
- Definition of a Caregiver
- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being
- Caregiving for an Older Adult
- Caregiving for a Younger Adult
- Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends
- Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors
- Family, Partners & Friend Communication
- Care Coordinator Challenges & Tips
- Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones
- Coping with Holidays, Birthday & Special Occasions
- Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions
-...
Published 04/03/23
- Overview & Definition of Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers in the Context of COVID-19
- How Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions
- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
- The Role of the Pathologist
- Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers & Precision Medicine
- Predicting Response to Treatment
- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care...
Published 01/23/23
- Overview of Gastric Cancer, including Diagnosis & Staging
- Current Standard of Care, including Chemotherapy
- New Treatment Approaches & the Role of Targeted Treatment & Immunotherapy
- Precision Medicine: Predicting Response to Treatment
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
- Controlling Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life...
Published 01/09/23
- Overview of Cancer Treatments
- Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
- Its Important Role in Managing Cancer
- Barriers to Taking Your Pills
- Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others
- Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps
- Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence
- Reminders from Your...
Published 11/09/22
- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, including Causes & Risk Factors
- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights
- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Tips to Manage Low Vision
- How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/ Vision Changes
- Clinical Trials Communication
- How Research Increases Your...
Published 08/22/22
- Overview of Gastric Cancer, including Diagnosis and Staging, in the Context of COVID-19 & its Variants
- Current Standard of Care, including Chemotherapy
- New Treatment Approaches & the Role of Targeted Treatment
- Precision Medicine: Predicting Response to Treatment
- The Role of Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19
- How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- Nutrition & Hydration...
Published 06/13/22