A free CancerCare Connect Education Workshop for people living with mesothelioma, their families, partners, caregivers, friends and health care professionals will take place Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:30 – 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Listen to this workshop over the telephone or connect to our webcast online at www.cancercare.org.
Founded in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts. To learn more, visit www.cancercare.org or call 800-813-HOPE (4673).
Topics to be covered: overview of mesothelioma, in the context of Covid-19, innovative multi-modality treatment options, including chemotherapy, surgery, Immunotherapy, targeted treatments, radiation & tumor treating fields, the role of clinical trials, how research increases treatment options, managing side-effects, symptoms, discomfort & pain, communicating with your health care team about quality-of-life & lifestyle concerns, the increasing role of telehealth/telemedicine appointments, guidelines for preparing for telehealth/telemedicine appointments, including technology, list of questions & OpenNotes discussion questions for our panel of experts.
