caregiving

November 9, 2020
Brielle Gregory, ASCO staff

When You Have to Make Decisions for a Loved One With Cancer

English
Brielle.Gregory

In this podcast, 3 experts discuss what it means to have the capacity to make decisions during cancer, and what families and caregivers should know if they need to make decisions on behalf of someone else.

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October 7, 2020
ASCO Staff

How to Clean Your Home When Caring for Someone With Cancer

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ASCO.Staff

Keeping a home clean when caring for someone with cancer is an important part of caregiving, especially since those with cancer can be at a higher risk for infection and illness. Here’s what to know about keeping your loved one safe.

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July 30, 2020
ASCO Staff

How to Find a Caregiver When You Have Cancer

English
ASCO.Staff

Not everyone has a family member or friend who can help with caregiving after a cancer diagnosis. Here are some tips for finding professional caregiving help, making a hiring decision, and more.

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May 20, 2020
Brielle Gregory, ASCO staff

What Is Cancer Cachexia and How Is It Managed?

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Brielle.Gregory

In this podcast, Dr. Charles Loprinzi and oncology social worker and survivor Hester Hill Schnipper discuss what ASCO’s guideline on the management of cancer cachexia means for patients and those who care for them.

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ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program: #ASCO20
May 13, 2020
Leslie Fannon Zhang, ASCO staff

ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program: Effect of Quitting Smoking on Lung Cancer Survival, Maintenance Therapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Geriatric Assessments, Medicaid Expansion and Overall Cancer Mortality, and Videoconferencing for Caregivers

English
Leslie.Fannon.Zhang

Read early research highlights just released from the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program. They include studies on quitting smoking and lung cancer survival, recurrent ovarian cancer treatment, geriatric assessment for patients receiving systemic therapy, how Medicaid expansion is impacting U.S. cancer mortality, and using videoconferencing with long-distance caregivers.

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ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program: #ASCO20
May 13, 2020
Leslie Fannon Zhang, ASCO staff

Programa científico virtual ASCO20: Efecto de dejar de fumar en la supervivencia, un tratamiento para el cáncer de ovario recurrente, evaluaciones geriátricas, expansión de Medicaid y mortalidad por cáncer, y videoconferencia para cuidadores

Spanish
Leslie.Fannon.Zhang

Lea los puntos destacados iniciales de la investigación del programa científico virtual ASCO20 que se acaban de publicar. Estos incluyen estudios sobre dejar de fumar y la supervivencia al cáncer de pulmón, el tratamiento del cáncer de ovario recurrente, la evaluación geriátrica para los pacientes que están recibiendo terapia sistémica, cómo la ampliación de Medicaid afecta a la mortalidad por cáncer en EE. UU. y el uso de videoconferencias con los cuidadores a distancia.

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