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SUMMARY:ONLINE WORKSHOP: How to Effectively Communicate with Your Cancer Treatment Team
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nDATE CHANGE TO APRIL 17TH \nHow to Effectively Communicate with Your Cancer Treatment Team \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pmLocation: ONLINE (Zoom)RSVP: programs@cancersupportvvsb.org or 805-379-4777 \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer here. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Description: \n\n\nKnowing what to expect as you move through the health care system with cancer can be daunting as you interact with health care professionals and insurance companies\, labs\, x-rays and case managers. Having the skills to successfully navigate the health care system\, includes communicating effectively with care providers and learning to the necessary tools for self-advocacy. If there is a health care issue \, get more involved with your health care by asking questions\, talking to your clinician\, and understanding your condition. Patients and families who engage with health care providers should ask good questions and help reduce the risk of misunderstandings. Please join us and learn more about how to effectively communicate with your cancer treatment team. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\nCathy Cole is a healthcare professional with extensive experience in breast health\, program development\, and community outreach. She holds degrees in Biology\, Nurse Practitioner training\, and Community Health Education\, with certifications in clinical breast examination and nurse navigation. Currently serving as a program coordinator at Los Robles Hospital\, Cathy focuses on early detection strategies\, clinical skill building\, and outreach to underserved communities. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cancersupportvvsb.org/event/online-workshop-how-to-effectively-communicate-with-your-cancer-treatment-team/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WORKSHOP: Strategies for Effectively Managing Cancer-Related Pain
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nStrategies for Effectively Managing Cancer-Related Pain \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pmLocation: ONLINE (Zoom)RSVP: programs@cancersupportvvsb.org or 805-379-4777 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Description: \n\n\nThis workshop will center on essential strategies for effectively managing cancer-related pain. We’ll delve into the diverse array of medications employed for various pain syndromes\, differentiating between those used for tumor-related pain\, neuropathy stemming from chemotherapy\, post-operative pain\, and radiation-induced pain. Additionally\, we’ll explore the compatibility of different medications\, the potential benefits of medical cannabinoids\, techniques for incorporating supplements and complementary therapies into your pain management plan\, and strategies for mitigating side effects like opioid-induced constipation. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\nDr. Sandra Sacks is a board-certified pain management physician with UCLA Health who specializes in cancer pain. She has a special focus in multimodal medical management and minimally-invasive interventions to address the complex nature of cancer pain. Her goal is to treat the whole person and advocates for an interdisciplinary team approach to minimize symptom burden and improve the quality of lives of cancer patients. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cancersupportvvsb.org/event/online-workshop-strategies-for-effectively-managing-cancer-related-pain/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WORKSHOP: Genetics and Cancer: Do your Genes Matter?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nGenetics and Cancer: Do your Genes Matter? \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pmLocation: ONLINE (Zoom)RSVP: programs@cancersupportvvsb.org or 805-379-4777 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Description: \n\n\nJoin us as we delve into the realm of cancer genetics to discern between acquired and inherited genetic changes\, understanding their impact on cancer risk for both individuals and families. Learn how to identify genetic predispositions through family history and genetic testing\, and grasp the importance of this knowledge in tailoring preventive measures. Explore common genetic mutations such as BRCA1\, BRCA2\, PALB2\, CHEK2\, and ATM\, equipping yourself with strategies to safeguard against cancer. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\nEllen Knell\, PhD had a passion for biology and genetics during high school and pursued her academic journey at UC Berkeley\, Cal State\, and UCLA\, earning degrees in biology and genetics at the BA\, MA\, and PhD levels. She has worked at Columbia Presbyterian in the department of genetics\, City of Hope\, Children’s Hospital\, St. John’s\, and presently Los Robles. As a Board Certified Genetic Counselor with a PhD in genetics\, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role\, dedicated to guiding individuals through the complexities of genetic health. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cancersupportvvsb.org/event/online-workshop-genetics-and-cancer-do-your-genes-matter/
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