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    <title>Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops</title>
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    <itunes:subtitle>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 yo</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>CancerCare</itunes:author>
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
    <description>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.</description>
    <itunes:keywords>cancercare, cancer care, cancer, education workshops, cancer workshops, cancer education</itunes:keywords>
    <link>/connect_workshops</link>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <copyright>© 2026 Cancer Care, Inc.</copyright>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>CancerCare</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>info@cancercare.org</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>
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      <title>For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems</title>
      <description>- Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer &amp; Co-Morbidities 
- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers, Including Long Distance Caregivers
- Coordinating Follow-Up Appointments 
- Discussion of Adherence – Taking Pills on Schedule 
- Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions &amp; Planning for Weekends, Travel &amp; Holidays 
- Accessing Resources for the Costs of Care, Including Homecare 
- Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations, Federal, State &amp; Local Programs 
- Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medicare &amp; Provider Denials 
- Tips on Choosing Community &amp; Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality of Life 
- Strategies to Communicate More Effectively with the Health Care Team 
- Time Saving Self Care/Self Advocacy Tips for Caregivers 
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:06:33</itunes:duration>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1226-for_caregivers_care_coordination_for_your_loved_one_living_with_cancer_and_other_health_problems_2026-05-13</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer &amp; Co-Morbidities - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers, Including Long Distance Caregivers - Coordinating Follow-Up Appointments - Discussion of Adherence – Taking Pills on Schedule - Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions &amp; Planning for Weekends, Travel &amp; Holidays - Accessing Resources for the Costs of Care, Including Homecare - Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations, Federal, State &amp; Local Programs - Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medicare &amp; Provider Denials - Tips on Choosing Community &amp; Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality of Life - Strategies to Communicate More Effectively with the Health Care Team - Time Saving Self Care/Self Advocacy Tips for Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer &amp; Co-Morbidities - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers, Including Long Distance Caregivers - Coordinating Follow-Up Appointments - Discussion of Adherence – Taking Pills on Schedule - Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions &amp; Planning for Weekends, Travel &amp; Holidays - Accessing Resources for the Costs of Care, Including Homecare - Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations, Federal, State &amp; Local Programs - Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medicare &amp; Provider Denials - Tips on Choosing Community &amp; Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality of Life - Strategies to Communicate More Effectively with the Health Care Team - Time Saving Self Care/Self Advocacy Tips for Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Participating in Decisions about Your Care</title>
      <description>- Coping with the Practical, Social &amp; Emotional Challenges of Cancer 
- How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners &amp; Loved Ones
-  Selecting a Cancer Care Team &amp; Treatment Facility 
- What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options 
- When &amp; How to Seek a Second Opinion 
- Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team 
- Getting Copies of Your Medical Reports to Review with Your Team 
- How to Anticipate, Prevent &amp; Manage the Side Effects of Treatment 
- Understanding Your Treatment Choices &amp; Follow-Up Care Plan 
- Your Survivorship Care Plan 
- Tips on Self-Advocacy &amp; Advocating with Your Health Care Team
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 0:55:41</itunes:duration>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1225-participating_decisions_about_your_care_2026-05-06</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1225-participating_decisions_about_your_care_2026-05-06</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Coping with the Practical, Social &amp; Emotional Challenges of Cancer - How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners &amp; Loved Ones - Selecting a Cancer Care Team &amp; Treatment Facility - What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options - When &amp; How to Seek a Second Opinion - Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team - Getting Copies of Your Medical Reports to Review with Your Team - How to Anticipate, Prevent &amp; Manage the Side Effects of Treatment - Understanding Your Treatment Choices &amp; Follow-Up Care Plan - Your Survivorship Care Plan - Tips on Self-Advocacy &amp; Advocating with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Coping with the Practical, Social &amp; Emotional Challenges of Cancer - How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners &amp; Loved Ones - Selecting a Cancer Care Team &amp; Treatment Facility - What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options - When &amp; How to Seek a Second Opinion - Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team - Getting Copies of Your Medical Reports to Review with Your Team - How to Anticipate, Prevent &amp; Manage the Side Effects of Treatment - Understanding Your Treatment Choices &amp; Follow-Up Care Plan - Your Survivorship Care Plan - Tips on Self-Advocacy &amp; Advocating with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments</title>
      <description>- Overview of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- Discussion of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes, Including Causes &amp; Risk Factors
- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters &amp; Flashing Lights 
- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team 
- Tips to Manage Low Vision &amp; How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes 
- Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team 
- Guidelines for Eye Examinations &amp; Check-Ups 
- Quality-of-Life Concerns 
- Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments &amp; Discussion of Open Notes 
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 0:52:09</itunes:duration>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1223-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2026-04-27</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Overview of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments - Discussion of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes, Including Causes &amp; Risk Factors - Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters &amp; Flashing Lights - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Tips to Manage Low Vision &amp; How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations &amp; Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments &amp; Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Overview of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments - Discussion of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes, Including Causes &amp; Risk Factors - Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters &amp; Flashing Lights - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Tips to Manage Low Vision &amp; How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations &amp; Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments &amp; Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Coping with Cancer</title>
      <description>- 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 &amp; Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical &amp; Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer
- Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments &amp; Follow-Up Care
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:07:10</itunes:duration>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1222-coping_with_cancer_2026-04-15</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1222-coping_with_cancer_2026-04-15</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- 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 &amp; Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical &amp; Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer - Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments &amp; Follow-Up Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- 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 &amp; Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical &amp; Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer - Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments &amp; Follow-Up Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship</title>
      <description>- Overview of Cancer Survivorship
- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Fear of Recurrence
- Survivors’ Guilt
- Finding Your New Normal
- The Importance of Treatment Summaries &amp; Encounter Notes
- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist &amp; Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening &amp; Concerns
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes 
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 0:54:29</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1216-current_perspectives_cancer_survivorship_2026-03-10</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1216-current_perspectives_cancer_survivorship_2026-03-10</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Overview of Cancer Survivorship - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Survivors’ Guilt - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries &amp; Encounter Notes - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist &amp; Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening &amp; Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Overview of Cancer Survivorship - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Survivors’ Guilt - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries &amp; Encounter Notes - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist &amp; Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening &amp; Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges</title>
      <description>- Overview of the Unique Challenges for Veterans Living with Cancer
- Your Veteran’s Identity
- Veterans Coping with Cancer
- Co-Morbidities Impact on Veterans
- Overview &amp; Definition of Fatigue
- Evaluation &amp; Treatment of Fatigue
- Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management &amp; Survivorship
- Adherence to Treatment Plans: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule
- Nutrition &amp; Hydration Concerns &amp; Tips
- Tips to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings
- Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers &amp; Non VHA Hospitals
- Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care
- Long Distance Caregivers
- Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living with Cancer &amp; Their Loved Ones
- Helpful Hints in Communicating with Your Health Care Team &amp; Health Care Providers
- Finding &amp; Using Practical Resources, Including Veteran Specific Resources
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:08:12</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1219-veterans_and_cancer_unique_challenges_2026-03-06</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1219-veterans_and_cancer_unique_challenges_2026-03-06</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Overview of the Unique Challenges for Veterans Living with Cancer - Your Veteran’s Identity - Veterans Coping with Cancer - Co-Morbidities Impact on Veterans - Overview &amp; Definition of Fatigue - Evaluation &amp; Treatment of Fatigue - Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management &amp; Survivorship - Adherence to Treatment Plans: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Nutrition &amp; Hydration Concerns &amp; Tips - Tips to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings - Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers &amp; Non VHA Hospitals - Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care - Long Distance Caregivers - Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living with Cancer &amp; Their Loved Ones - Helpful Hints in Communicating with Your Health Care Team &amp; Health Care Providers - Finding &amp; Using Practical Resources, Including Veteran Specific Resources - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Overview of the Unique Challenges for Veterans Living with Cancer - Your Veteran’s Identity - Veterans Coping with Cancer - Co-Morbidities Impact on Veterans - Overview &amp; Definition of Fatigue - Evaluation &amp; Treatment of Fatigue - Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management &amp; Survivorship - Adherence to Treatment Plans: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Nutrition &amp; Hydration Concerns &amp; Tips - Tips to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings - Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers &amp; Non VHA Hospitals - Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care - Long Distance Caregivers - Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living with Cancer &amp; Their Loved Ones - Helpful Hints in Communicating with Your Health Care Team &amp; Health Care Providers - Finding &amp; Using Practical Resources, Including Veteran Specific Resources - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer</title>
      <description>- 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 &amp; Others
- Computer, Tablet &amp; Phone Reminders Including Emails, Texts &amp; Apps
- Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel &amp; Holidays
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence with Reminders from Your Pharmacy &amp; Pharmacist
- Clinical Trials on Adherence
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 0:52:40</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1213-taking_your_pills_on_schedule_why_it_is_so_important_in_managing_cancer_2026-01-27</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- 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 &amp; Others - Computer, Tablet &amp; Phone Reminders Including Emails, Texts &amp; Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel &amp; Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence with Reminders from Your Pharmacy &amp; Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- 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 &amp; Others - Computer, Tablet &amp; Phone Reminders Including Emails, Texts &amp; Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel &amp; Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence with Reminders from Your Pharmacy &amp; Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Updates on the Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)</title>
      <description>- Overview of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors (TGCT)
- Discussion of Growth Patterns &amp; Locations
- Why TGCT May Often Be Treated in Sarcoma Centers
- TGCT Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis &amp; Treatment
- Current Standard of Treatment
- The Efficacy of Emerging Treatment in Managing this Disease
- New Treatment Approaches
- The Important Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 0:43:42</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1210-updates_on_treatment_of_tenosynovial_giant_cell_tumor_2025-12-19</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1210-updates_on_treatment_of_tenosynovial_giant_cell_tumor_2025-12-19</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Overview of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors (TGCT) - Discussion of Growth Patterns &amp; Locations - Why TGCT May Often Be Treated in Sarcoma Centers - TGCT Pathophysiology - Diagnosis &amp; Treatment - Current Standard of Treatment - The Efficacy of Emerging Treatment in Managing this Disease - New Treatment Approaches - The Important Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Overview of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors (TGCT) - Discussion of Growth Patterns &amp; Locations - Why TGCT May Often Be Treated in Sarcoma Centers - TGCT Pathophysiology - Diagnosis &amp; Treatment - Current Standard of Treatment - The Efficacy of Emerging Treatment in Managing this Disease - New Treatment Approaches - The Important Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Highlights from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting — Driving Knowledge to Action: Building a Better Future</title>
      <description>- What Occurs at the ASCO Annual Meeting
- Breast Cancer Updates from ASCO
- Brain Tumor Updates from ASCO
- Quality-of-Life Updates from ASCO
- Ovarian Cancer Updates from ASCO
- Pain Management Updates from ASCO
- Prostate Cancer Updates from ASCO
- Doctor-Patient Communication from ASCO
- Head &amp; Neck Cancer Updates from ASCO
- Prevention &amp; Management of Treatment Side Effects from ASCO
- Sarcoma Updates from ASCO
- Wrap-Up of Part I of ASCO 2025</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:28:32</itunes:duration>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1193-highlights_asco_meeting_2025-07-24</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1193-highlights_asco_meeting_2025-07-24</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- What Occurs at the ASCO Annual Meeting - Breast Cancer Updates from ASCO - Brain Tumor Updates from ASCO - Quality-of-Life Updates from ASCO - Ovarian Cancer Updates from ASCO - Pain Management Updates from ASCO - Prostate Cancer Updates from ASCO - Doctor-Patient Communication from ASCO - Head &amp; Neck Cancer Updates from ASCO - Prevention &amp; Management of Treatment Side Effects from ASCO - Sarcoma Updates from ASCO - Wrap-Up of Part I of ASCO 2025</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- What Occurs at the ASCO Annual Meeting - Breast Cancer Updates from ASCO - Brain Tumor Updates from ASCO - Quality-of-Life Updates from ASCO - Ovarian Cancer Updates from ASCO - Pain Management Updates from ASCO - Prostate Cancer Updates from ASCO - Doctor-Patient Communication from ASCO - Head &amp; Neck Cancer Updates from ASCO - Prevention &amp; Management of Treatment Side Effects from ASCO - Sarcoma Updates from ASCO - Wrap-Up of Part I of ASCO 2025</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Update on Epithelioid Sarcoma</title>
      <description>- Overview of Epithelioid Sarcoma
- The Role of the Pathologist: The Importance of the Pathology Report
- The Role of Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation &amp; Targeted Therapies
- New Treatment Approaches
- Update on Epithelioid Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options
- Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Quality-of-Life Concerns, Pain Management &amp; Supportive Care
- Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Stress Management Suggestions &amp; Tips
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Overview of Epithelioid Sarcoma - The Role of the Pathologist: The Importance of the Pathology Report - The Role of Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation &amp; Targeted Therapies - New Treatment Approaches - Update on Epithelioid Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Quality-of-Life Concerns, Pain Management &amp; Supportive Care - Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Stress Management Suggestions &amp; Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Overview of Epithelioid Sarcoma - The Role of the Pathologist: The Importance of the Pathology Report - The Role of Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation &amp; Targeted Therapies - New Treatment Approaches - Update on Epithelioid Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Quality-of-Life Concerns, Pain Management &amp; Supportive Care - Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Stress Management Suggestions &amp; Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap</title>
      <description>- Overview of Cancer &amp; the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV &amp; 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 &amp; Supportive Care, Affordable Housing, Gay Men &amp; Lesbian Cancer Issues
- Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns
- Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers
- Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer
- Military Service &amp; the LGBTQI+ Community
- Practical, Financial, Emotional &amp; Social Concerns
- Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1191-addressing_lgbtqi_health_disparities_gap_2025-06-25</link>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Overview of Cancer &amp; the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV &amp; 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 &amp; Supportive Care, Affordable Housing, Gay Men &amp; Lesbian Cancer Issues - Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns - Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers - Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer - Military Service &amp; the LGBTQI+ Community - Practical, Financial, Emotional &amp; Social Concerns - Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Overview of Cancer &amp; the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV &amp; 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 &amp; Supportive Care, Affordable Housing, Gay Men &amp; Lesbian Cancer Issues - Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns - Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers - Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer - Military Service &amp; the LGBTQI+ Community - Practical, Financial, Emotional &amp; Social Concerns - Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Children as Caregivers for a Loved One with Cancer</title>
      <description>- Definition of a Caregiver
- What Research Tells Us About Children as Caregivers’ Well Being
- Children as Caregivers
- Children as Caregivers for a Sibling
- Children as Caregivers for a Parent
- Children as Caregivers for a Grandparent
- Children as Caregivers for an Older Adult
- Children as Caregivers for a Younger Adult
- Children as Caregivers for Cancer Survivors
- Children as Caregivers for a Friend
- Care Coordination as a Child Caregiver
- Coping with Holidays, Birthdays &amp; Special Occasions
- Managing Family, Friends &amp; Traditions
- The Important Role of Long-Distance Children as Caregivers
- Practical Tips for Managing Children’s Caregivers’ Stress
- How to Provide Support for Children as Caregivers
- The Long Term Effects of Children as Caregivers
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1189-children_caregivers_loved_one_cancer_2025-06-24</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Children as Caregivers’ Well Being - Children as Caregivers - Children as Caregivers for a Sibling - Children as Caregivers for a Parent - Children as Caregivers for a Grandparent - Children as Caregivers for an Older Adult - Children as Caregivers for a Younger Adult - Children as Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Children as Caregivers for a Friend - Care Coordination as a Child Caregiver - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays &amp; Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends &amp; Traditions - The Important Role of Long-Distance Children as Caregivers - Practical Tips for Managing Children’s Caregivers’ Stress - How to Provide Support for Children as Caregivers - The Long Term Effects of Children as Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Children as Caregivers’ Well Being - Children as Caregivers - Children as Caregivers for a Sibling - Children as Caregivers for a Parent - Children as Caregivers for a Grandparent - Children as Caregivers for an Older Adult - Children as Caregivers for a Younger Adult - Children as Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Children as Caregivers for a Friend - Care Coordination as a Child Caregiver - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays &amp; Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends &amp; Traditions - The Important Role of Long-Distance Children as Caregivers - Practical Tips for Managing Children’s Caregivers’ Stress - How to Provide Support for Children as Caregivers - The Long Term Effects of Children as Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care with Your Health Care Team</title>
      <description>- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects, &amp; 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 &amp; Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken &amp; Diversity of the Health Care Team
- What Is Cultural Humility &amp; How Your Care Team Practices Cultural Humility
- When to Seek a Second Opinion: Finding the Best Care
- How to Request Copies of Treatment &amp; Pathology Reports - Your Encounter Notes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Treatment Plan
- How to Self-Advocate with Health Care Staff: Languages Spoken, Disability Services &amp; Other Barriers to Health Equity
- Health Literacy: How to Become More Knowledgeable &amp; Satisfied with Your Care
- Your Important Role in Shared Decision-Making
- Tips to Communicate with Your Health Care Team to Determine if They are the Best Team for You
- Guidelines to Improve Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:03:12</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects, &amp; 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 &amp; Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken &amp; Diversity of the Health Care Team - What Is Cultural Humility &amp; How Your Care Team Practices Cultural Humility - When to Seek a Second Opinion: Finding the Best Care - How to Request Copies of Treatment &amp; Pathology Reports - Your Encounter Notes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Treatment Plan - How to Self-Advocate with Health Care Staff: Languages Spoken, Disability Services &amp; Other Barriers to Health Equity - Health Literacy: How to Become More Knowledgeable &amp; Satisfied with Your Care - Your Important Role in Shared Decision-Making - Tips to Communicate with Your Health Care Team to Determine if They are the Best Team for You - Guidelines to Improve Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects, &amp; 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 &amp; Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken &amp; Diversity of the Health Care Team - What Is Cultural Humility &amp; How Your Care Team Practices Cultural Humility - When to Seek a Second Opinion: Finding the Best Care - How to Request Copies of Treatment &amp; Pathology Reports - Your Encounter Notes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Treatment Plan - How to Self-Advocate with Health Care Staff: Languages Spoken, Disability Services &amp; Other Barriers to Health Equity - Health Literacy: How to Become More Knowledgeable &amp; Satisfied with Your Care - Your Important Role in Shared Decision-Making - Tips to Communicate with Your Health Care Team to Determine if They are the Best Team for You - Guidelines to Improve Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research</title>
      <description>- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research &amp; Clinical Trials
- Increased Focus on Earlier Detection &amp; Treatment of Cancer
- Health Care Disparities Research
- Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis &amp; Treatment of Cancer
- Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment
- Immunotherapy
- CAR T-Cell Therapy
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors &amp; Blockade
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Cancer Treatment Vaccines
- Immune System Modulators
- Targeted Immunotherapies
- Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT)
- Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs)
- Robotic Surgery
- Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition &amp; Hydration
- Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:05:29</itunes:duration>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1183-current_perspectives_future_cancer_research_2025-06-05</link>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research &amp; Clinical Trials - Increased Focus on Earlier Detection &amp; Treatment of Cancer - Health Care Disparities Research - Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis &amp; Treatment of Cancer - Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment - Immunotherapy - CAR T-Cell Therapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors &amp; Blockade - Monoclonal Antibodies - Cancer Treatment Vaccines - Immune System Modulators - Targeted Immunotherapies - Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) - Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) - Robotic Surgery - Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition &amp; Hydration - Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research &amp; Clinical Trials - Increased Focus on Earlier Detection &amp; Treatment of Cancer - Health Care Disparities Research - Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis &amp; Treatment of Cancer - Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment - Immunotherapy - CAR T-Cell Therapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors &amp; Blockade - Monoclonal Antibodies - Cancer Treatment Vaccines - Immune System Modulators - Targeted Immunotherapies - Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) - Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) - Robotic Surgery - Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition &amp; Hydration - Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care</title>
      <description>- Disproportionate Burden of Cancer &amp; Infectious Diseases on People of Color
- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken, Health Literacy, Culture, Race, Gender Orientation, LGBTQI+, Religion, Access to Medical Care
- Influence of the Local &amp; Regional Environment in Which You Live
- How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects &amp; Pain Management
- Tips to Find Your Best Care Team
- Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community
- The Role of Housing, Cost of Cancer Treatment &amp; Follow-Up Care on Your Health
- Food &amp; Pharmacy Deserts
- Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition
- Job Commitments, Access, Transportation to Treatment &amp; More
- How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity
- Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity
- Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 0:51:55</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1184-understanding_health_care_disparities_influence_cancer_treatment_care_2025-06-02</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1184-understanding_health_care_disparities_influence_cancer_treatment_care_2025-06-02</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>- Disproportionate Burden of Cancer &amp; Infectious Diseases on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken, Health Literacy, Culture, Race, Gender Orientation, LGBTQI+, Religion, Access to Medical Care - Influence of the Local &amp; Regional Environment in Which You Live - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects &amp; Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Cancer Treatment &amp; Follow-Up Care on Your Health - Food &amp; Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access, Transportation to Treatment &amp; More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>- Disproportionate Burden of Cancer &amp; Infectious Diseases on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken, Health Literacy, Culture, Race, Gender Orientation, LGBTQI+, Religion, Access to Medical Care - Influence of the Local &amp; Regional Environment in Which You Live - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects &amp; Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Cancer Treatment &amp; Follow-Up Care on Your Health - Food &amp; Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access, Transportation to Treatment &amp; More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts</itunes:summary></item>
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      <title>Cancer &amp;amp; the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections</title>
      <description>- The Meaning of Work
- Talking with Your Health Care Team About Work
- Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working
- Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace, Including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) &amp; Intermittent FMLA
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) State &amp; Local Laws
- Disclosure &amp; Communication with Human Resources, Supervisors &amp; Co-Workers
- Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges
- COBRA – Continuation of Insurance Benefits If Employment Ends
- Disability – Short Term, Long Term, Social Security Disability (SSD) &amp; Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working
- The Importance of Self Advocacy
- Questions for Our Panel of Expert</description>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1177-cancer_and_the_workshop_understanding_your_legal_protections_2025-04-30</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1177-cancer_and_the_workshop_understanding_your_legal_protections_2025-04-30</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Understanding the Cost of Care &amp;amp; Your Health Care Coverage</title>
      <description>- Overview of the Medical &amp; Indirect Costs of Treatment
- What to Do When Cancer Treatment Seems Unaffordable – Self Advocacy
- Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns
- The Benefits &amp; Limitations of Your Health Plans, Insurance, Medicare &amp; Medicaid Coverage
- Tips on Appealing Your Insurance &amp; Medicare Claims &amp; Provider Denials
- Living Wills, Health Care Proxies &amp; Advance Health Care Directives
- Accessing Financial, Co-Payment Assistance &amp; Medicaid Programs
- Support for the Underinsured &amp; Uninsured, Including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) &amp; Medicaid
- Other Resources for Financial Help
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <itunes:duration> 1:00:33</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1174-understanding_cost_care_health_care_coverage_2025-04-23</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments</title>
      <description>- Overview of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- Discussion of Common Eye &amp; Vision Changes, Including Causes &amp; Risk Factors
- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters &amp; Flashing Lights
- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Tips to Manage Low Vision &amp; How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes
- Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines for Eye Examinations &amp; Check-Ups
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments &amp; Discussion of Open Notes
- Questions for Our Panel of Expert</description>
      <enclosure length="37104809" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/mp3/(Audio) - CancerCare - Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments.mp3"/>
      <itunes:duration> 0:57:10</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:image href="https://media.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/podcasts/artwork/podcast_artwork_minified.jpg"/>
      <link>/connect_workshops/1173-managing_eye_vision_changes_cancer_treatments_2025-04-21</link>
      <guid>/connect_workshops/1173-managing_eye_vision_changes_cancer_treatments_2025-04-21</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Trends in Oncology &amp;amp; Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care</title>
      <description>- Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You</title>
      <description>- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing &amp; Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment
- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing
- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; In Determining Your Progress
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer</title>
      <description>- Overview &amp; 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 &amp; Precision Medicine
- 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 Telehealth Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer</title>
      <description>- Overview of Clinical Trials &amp; Why They are Important
- 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 &amp; Risks of Participation
- How &amp; Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
- How to Participate in Clinical Trials
- Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Clinical Trial Participation
- Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes</title>
      <description>- Skin Toxicity - How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Skin
- The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Skin Changes &amp; Irritation
- Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin &amp; Nail Changes
- Sun Safety Tips During Cancer Treatments
- When to Call Your Health Care Team about Skin Toxicity
- The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- How to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School</title>
      <description>- Overview of the Challenges Young Adults Living with Cancer Face
- Talking with the Health Care Team About Survivorship Questions &amp; Concerns
- Choosing Who &amp; What to Tell Others: Disclosure
- School: Deciding How to Deal with Financing Education– Community College, Technical Training, College, Graduate School – Scholarships
- Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance, School, College &amp; Career
- Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) &amp; Additional Legal Protections
- Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team
- Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment
- Short &amp; Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Young Adult Follow-Up Clinic
- Coping with Fear of Cancer Recurrence
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <link>/connect_workshops/1147-cancer_workplace_health_insurance_finances_school_2024-12-13</link>
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      <title>Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips</title>
      <description>- 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 &amp; Primary Care Doctor
- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
- Talking with the Health Care Team About Survivorship Questions &amp; Concerns
- Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance Coverage, School, College &amp; Career
- Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) &amp; Additional Legal Protections
- Choosing Who &amp; What to Tell Others: Disclosure
- Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team
- Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment
- Coping with Concerns About Cancer Recurrence
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions and Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects</title>
      <description>- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects &amp; Discomfort
- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand &amp; 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 &amp; Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects
- Prevention Strategies
- The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects
- Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects
- Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage and Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects
- The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts
- New Agents
- The Importance of Clinical Trials
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, and Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer</title>
      <description>- Definition of a Caregiver
- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being
- Caregiving for an Older Adult
- Caregiving for a Younger Adult
- Caregiving for a Friend
- Caregivers for Cancer Survivors
- Couples, Partners, Siblings &amp; Friends
- Family, Partner &amp; Friend Communication
- Care Coordination: Challenges &amp; Tips
- Stresses on Family, Partners &amp; Loved Ones
- Coping with Holidays, Birthdays &amp; Special Occasions
- Managing Family, Friends, Partners &amp; Traditions
- The Important Role of Long-Distance Caregivers
- Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress
- Strategies for Self-Care
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of Open Notes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand &amp; 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 &amp; Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects
- Prevention Strategies
- The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects
- Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects
- Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage &amp; Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects
- The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts
- New Agents
- The Importance of Clinical Trials
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions &amp; Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy</title>
      <description>- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Identity, Relationships &amp; Intimacy
- Dating
- Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship
- Communicating about Sex
- Sexuality &amp; Intimacy
- Sex Drive: Ability &amp; Desire
- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation &amp; Sperm Banking
- Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back
- Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem
- Fertility Choices &amp; Coping with Infertility
- Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy
- Health Maintenance Needs for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts</description>
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      <title>Joys and Challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer</title>
      <description>* Overview of the Human-Animal Bond
* How a Pet Brings Comfort, Joy, Emotional, Social, &amp; Practical Support to You
* Managing Treatment Side Effects &amp; the Care of Your Pet
* Guidelines to Follow in Caring for Your Pet
* Keeping Your Pets Healthy, both Before You Start Treatment &amp; During Your Treatment
* Helping Your Pets Avoid Infection
* Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infection from Pets
* Communicating with Your Health Care Team, including Your Veterinarian about Your Pet’s and Your Well-Being
* Finding Support Programs in Your Area
* Questions for Our Panel of Experts</description>
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