Trends in Oncology & Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care

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Topics Covered

• Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis & 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 & 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 & Discussion of OpenNotes
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Fernando C. Santini, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncologist, Assistant Attending Physician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Guadalupe R. Palos, DrPH, MSW, RN

Former Clinical Protocol Administration Manager, Office of Cancer Survivorship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Author and Researcher in Health Care Disparities, Caregiving & Survivorship

Christina Monaco, MSW

Oncology Social Worker, CancerCare

Brochure

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on April 16, 2025.