September 2020 │ Vol 11 │ Issue 9
Doctors taking notes
Staff from the GW Cancer Center recently published an article in the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship on evaluation findings from the Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers. Learners in both oncology and primary care settings reported statistically significant gains in confidence for all modules. Learn more.
Listen as Michael J. Whalen, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology at the GW School of Medicine & Health Science, discusses prostate cancer. This conversation focuses specifically on hereditary prostate cancer and dietary changes to lower one's risk of developing this type of cancer. Listen to the podcast.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calendar
9/17 Cancer Legal Resource Center Webinar: Cancer and COVID: Legal and Financial Resources Learn more and register

9/21 Alliance to Advance Patient-Centered Cancer Care Webinar: Cancer Care and Health Equity in the COVID-19 Era Learn more and register

9/22 Cancer and Careers Webinar: Job Search Strategy During COVID-19 Learn more and register

9/23 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Webinar: Ask the Expert: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Learn more and register

9/29 Stupid Cancer Webinar: Trauma Resilience Learn More and register

10/3 Triage Cancer Event: Educational Virtual Conference Learn more and register
RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Emergency Planning for Cancer Patients and Survivors This webpage from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides tips for emergency preparedness.

How to Find a Caregiver When You Have Cancer This resource, from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, discusses questions to consider when looking for professional caregiving help, making a hiring decision, and more.

Informal Caregivers in Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version This updated PDQ summary on family caregivers from the National Cancer Institute includes information about the roles, needs, and burdens of being an informal caregiver and ways to ease that burden.

NCCN Guidelines Updated for Cancer in People Living with HIV The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has updated its guidelines for patients living with HIV.

Talk to Someone About Prostate Cancer The CDC has introduced a new virtual human simulation that was created to help men get a better understanding of prostate health, risks for prostate cancer, and options for screening and treatment.

Virtual Survivorship Evidence Academy Four new presentations are available from the South Carolina Cancer Alliance, including "Current Status and Future Directions of Financial Toxicity in Cancer Treatment" and "Cancer Survivorship Issues Among LGBT Individuals."

Your Breast Cancer Surgery New from the American College of Surgeons, this patient education program includes a checklist, video, discharge treatment and survivorship plan, evaluation tool and additional resources.
WHAT WE'RE READING
News on Computer
Cancer Risk in Individuals With a Chronic Disability - Read the press briefing or article

Lynne Wagner, PhD, on Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Early Breast Cancer - Read the interview or article

Trends Suggest More AYA Lymphoma Survivors Being Engaged in Survivorship Discussions, But Improvements Needed - Read the press briefing or article
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