Understanding the Important Role of Adherence in the Medical Management of Cancer

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Managing Cancer in the Oncology Setting
Our Evolving Understanding of Adherence
Its Key Role in Managing Cancer and Treatment Side Effects
Research on Adherence and Clinical Trials
Psychosocial Barriers to Adherence
Clinical Interventions to Overcome These Barriers
Teaching Patients and Caregivers to Plan Ahead for Prescription Refills, Travel, Weekends, Holidays and Special Occasions
Recommended Methods to Talk to Patients and Caregivers about Adherence

Mark G. Kris, MD: Thoracic Oncology Service, The William and Joy Ruane Chair in Thoracic Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Professor of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Kathryn J. Ruddy, MD, MPH: Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Medical Oncologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Guadalupe R. Palos, RN, MSW, DrPH: Clinical Research Manager, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Division of Medical Affairs, Department of Cancer Survivorship
Patricia Spicer, MSW: Program Coordinator, CancerCare

This workshop was originally recorded on September 21, 2011.