The Challenges of Coping with Cancer and Other Health Problems
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Topics Covered
- Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems
- The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment Options
- The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
- Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Creating the Right Care Plan for You
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Our Panel of Experts
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Lowell B. Anthony, MD
- Professor of Medicine, Section of Hematology and Oncology, Director, Gastrointestinal/Neuroendocrine Oncology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
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Jamie H. Von Roenn, MD
- Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Universtiy, Medical Director, Palliative Care and Home Hospice Program, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
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Barbara A. Given, PhD, RN, FAAN
- University Distinguished Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Program, College of Nursing, Michigan State University
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Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW
- Director of Education and Training, CancerCare
Workshop Date
This workshop was originally recorded on June 1, 2011.
