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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. CancerCare’s application for continuing education credits for this program is supported by the Diana Napoli Fund.

Topics Covered

Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Deciding to Become a Caregiver
Your Important Role in Decision Making
Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team
Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays & Vacations
Coping with Each Day, on Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthdays
Managing Family, Friends, & Traditions
Long-Distance Caregiving
The Benefits of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
Self-Care Tips for Managing Lifestyle, Nutrition, Hydration, & Stress
Relaxation Exercises for Caregivers
Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Facilitators

Facilitator

Matthew Butler, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mays MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio

Facilitator

Guadalupe 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

Facilitator

Diana Bearden, MS, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC

Oncology Dietitian, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Facilitator

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FNAP, FAPOS, FAOSW, LCSW-R

Senior Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

Continuing Education Credits

(Live Only)

Social Workers: This program has been submitted to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, an approved provider through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, provider #CS4607, for 1.0 Contact Hour. Cancer Care, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0088. This workshop is approved for 1.0 Contact Hour.

Registered Dietitians: This program has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for one Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU).

To request continuing education paperwork, please email your name, profession and address to [email protected] after the program. All paperwork for continuing education credit must be requested, completed and submitted within two weeks of the live program.

Ways to Give

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Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma

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Topics Covered

Facilitators

Continuing Education Credits