Multiple Myeloma Cancercare Connect Education Workshops

* Why Some Chemotherapy Agents Cause: Nausea and/or Vomiting * How Health Care Teams Approach Prevention of: Nausea and/or Vomiting * Prevention Strategies * The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects * Current Research Directions to Improve Control of: Nausea and/or Vomiting * New Agents * The Importance of Clinical Trials * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of the Human-Animal Bond * How a Pet Brings Comfort, Joy, Emotional, Social, & Practical Support to You * Managing Treatment Side Effects & the Care of Your Pet * Guidelines to Follow in Caring for Your Pet * Keeping Your Pets Healthy, both Before You Start Treatment & 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

* Overview of Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Common Skin and Nail Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin * Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Itching and Dry Skin * Care of Nails During Cancer Treatments * Coping with Hair Changes, Hair Loss and Changed Body Image * Sun Safety Tips During and After Cancer Treatments * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Definition of Stress * Common Stressors * Recognizing the Common Symptoms of Stress * The Impact of Stress on Well-Being * Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Stress * Learning to Focus on Specific Stressors * Stress Management Tips * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Novel Cancer Treatments & Supportive Care * The Role of Precision Medicine * Food Insecurity & Cancer Treatments * Cancer Journey Across the Continuum of Care * Site-Specific Cancers & The Adult Life Span * Culturally Diverse Populations * Shared Decision Making Across Cultures * New Models of Patient & Family Centered Care * Communicating with the Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Sensory Disruptions Related to Cancer Treatments * Vision, Hearing, Taste, Swallowing, Smell, Touch and Balance Disruptions * Causes and Risk Factors * Tips to Deal with Sensory Disruptions * How Health Care Professionals May Help * Clinical Trials * Guidelines for Follow-Up Care * Key Questions to Ask the Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Care Coordination for Older Men Living with Cancer * Managing Co-Morbidities * Key Suggestions for Effective Health Care Communication * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns * The Role of the Pharmacist in Planning Ahead * Follow-Up Appointments & Adherence * Navigating the Changing Health Care Landscape * Tips to Appeal Health Coverage, Insurance & Medicare Denials * Co-Pay, Federal, State & Community Financial Resources * Psychosocial Support to Coordinate Care * Support for the Caregiver * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Symptoms and Side Effects that Disrupt Eating * Managing Weight Changes * Coping with Fatigue, Infection Control, Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth * The Role of Exercise * Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips that Work * Easy to Prepare Foods * Guidelines for Eating Out – During and After Cancer Treatments * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Eating Challenges * Finding an Eating Plan that Works for You * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Cancer Treatments - What Causes Treatment-Related Changes in Weight - Impact on Lean Body Mass and Strength - Nutritional Concerns - Care of Your Teeth and Gums During Treatment - Coping with Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Practical Eating Tips and Recommendations - Weight Management Strategies - The Role of Physical Exercise - Clinical Trials - Quality-of-Life and Self Image Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- The Costs of Cancer - The Affordable Care Act in 2014 - Its Major Provisions and Benefits - Elimination of Pre-Existing Condition Denials - Insurance Exchanges - Medicare and Closing the Donut Hole - Medicaid Expansion - Understanding Your Rights: The Appeals Process - Accessing Information - What are Patient Assistance Programs and Co-Pay Foundations? - Linking You to Needed Resources and Information - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain - Words To Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team - Barriers to Pain Management - Medications to Treat Cancer Pain - Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management: Constipation, Sleepiness, Nausea - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Identity, Relationships and Intimacy - Dating - Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship - Communicating about Sex - Sexuality and Intimacy - Sex Drive: Ability and Desire - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness and Premature Menopause - Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back - Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem - Fertility Choices and Coping with Infertility - Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy - Health Maintenance Needs for Young Survivors - Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Costs of Cancer: Direct Medical Costs, Related Non-Medical Costs, Daily Living Expenses * Overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) * Its Key Provisions * Major Benefits of the ACA * Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Team About the ACA * What are Patient Assistance Programs? How They Help * Linking You to Needed Cancer Organizations, Resources and Information * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Health Care Decisions and Planning at End-of-Life * Know Your Rights: Making Your Choices Known * What Are Advance Directives? * Health Care Proxy and Living Will * Talking with Your Health Care Team and Loved Ones about Your Wishes * Understanding Palliative Care * Care Settings: Home, Hospital and Hospice * Resources for End-of-Life Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Cancer Related Weight Changes * Causes of Weight Loss or Weight Gain * Talking to Your Health Care Team about Strategies for Managing Your Weight * Nutritional Concerns and Tips * Benefits of Physical Activity * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Caregiver Perspective * What is Stress? * What Research Tells Us About How Stress Affects the Caregiver: * Physically * Emotionally * What Factors Increase or Decrease Caregiver Stress * Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress * Questions for Our Panel of Experts