Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

- Understanding the Costs of Living with Cancer - Managing the Medical and Indirect Costs of Treatment - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns - Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Your Health Coverage - Tips on Appealing Medical Insurance Claims and Provider Denials - Understanding and Accessing Financial and Co-Pay Assistance Programs - Emotional and Social Impact of the Costs of Treatment and Follow-Up Care - Finding Resources for Financial Help - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Cancer Treatments - What Causes Treatment-Related Changes in Weight - Impact on Lean Body Mass and Strength - Nutritional Concerns - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Weight Changes - Practical Eating Tips and Recommendations - Weight Management Strategies - The Role of Physical Exercise - Clinical Trials - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Multiple Myeloma, including Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - The Role of Clinical Trials - How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options - Practical Tips for Side Effect and Pain Management, Including Neuropathy - Bone Health for People with Multiple Myeloma - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Understanding the Affordable Care Act - Its Major Provisions and Benefits in 2014 - Elimination of Pre-Existing Condition Denials - Closing the Donut Hole - The Appeals Process - Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid Exchanges - Navigating the Affordable Care Act: Communicating with Your Health Care Team - What are Patient Assistance Programs and Co-Pay Foundations? - Linking You to Needed Resources and Information - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Skin - The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin - Practical Tips to Manage Rash and Dry Skin - Sun Safety Tips During Cancer Treatments - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Skin - The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin - Practical Tips to Manage Rash and Dry Skin - Sun Safety Tips During Cancer Treatments - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Skin - The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin - Practical Tips to Manage Rash and Dry Skin - Sun Safety Tips During Cancer Treatments - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain - Words To Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team - Barriers to Pain Management - Medications to Treat Cancer Pain - Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management: Constipation, Sleepiness, Nausea - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain - Words To Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team - Barriers to Pain Management - Medications to Treat Cancer Pain - Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management: Constipation, Sleepiness, Nausea - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain - Words To Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team - Barriers to Pain Management - Medications to Treat Cancer Pain - Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management: Constipation, Sleepiness, Nausea - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia - Signs, Symptoms and Complications of Neutropenia - Standard of Care and New Treatment Approaches - Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Infection - Guidelines for Oral and Dental Care - Managing Cancer Treatments - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Nutrition Concerns and Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia - Signs, Symptoms and Complications of Neutropenia - Standard of Care and New Treatment Approaches - Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Infection - Guidelines for Oral and Dental Care - Managing Cancer Treatments - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Nutrition Concerns and Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Overview of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia - Signs, Symptoms and Complications of Neutropenia - Standard of Care and New Treatment Approaches - Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Infection - Guidelines for Oral and Dental Care - Managing Cancer Treatments - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Nutrition Concerns and Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Understanding the Meaning of Work - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Work - Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working - Progress in Cancer Treatments and Side Effect Management - Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - State and Local Laws - Disclosure and Communication with Co-Workers and Supervisors - Practical Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges - Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- Understanding the Meaning of Work - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Work - Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working - Progress in Cancer Treatments and Side Effect Management - Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - State and Local Laws - Disclosure and Communication with Co-Workers and Supervisors - Practical Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges - Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working - Questions for Our Panel of Experts