The following are Web casts of selected meetings, lectures, and discussions designed to assist in adjustment to life after cancer treatment. Each program is tailored to a specific aspect of living well after cancer. These programs are sponsored by our Post-Treatment Resource Program.
These programs were originally presented to members of our Post-Treatment Resource Program community.
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Where Did I Put My Keys...Again?
A Discussion of Post-Treatment Changes in Thinking and Memory
Presented by:
Dr. Tim Ahles
Attending Psychologist
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
February 7, 2007
Dr. Ahles shares his findings on cognitive and concentration issues that may emerge after treatment for cancer and offers tips on improving symptoms and reducing stress.
Focus On Lymphedema
Basic Anatomy and Physiology for Patients with Lymphedema
Presented by:
Jeannette Zucker, DPT, CLT-LANA, CSCS
February 19, 2007
Many people who have been diagnosed with lymphedema or who are at risk for developing this condition are eager to gain a better understanding of what lymphedema is. Jeannette Zucker, a lymphedema specialist, discusses how lymphedema occurs, how to minimize the risk for swelling, and what to expect if treatment is necessary.
Fertility, Pregnancy, and Parenting After Cancer
A Program for Young Adult Survivors
Presented by:
Dr. Charles Sklar
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up Program
Department of Pediatrics
June 21, 2007
Some young cancer survivors, whether male or female, may find that treatment for their illness has left them uanble to have their own children. Those who can plan preganacies may be worried about what effect this might have on their health. Join us for an overview of this important topic from an expert in young adult survivorship.
Peripheral Neuropathy: Tingling or Numbness of the Hands and/or Feet
Presented by:
Nessa Coyle, NP, PhD, FAAN,
K. Simon Yeung, PhamD, LAc,
and Sebi Panicker, DPT
August 7, 2007
Treatment for cancer may be followed by numbness, tingling, or weakness in some parts of the body. These symptoms may range from distressing to disabling and can affect quality of life. Please join us for an in-depth discussion of this troubling disorder.
The Cancer is Over, Now What? -- For young adults (21 to 39)
What Survivors of Childhood Cancers Need to Know
Presented by:
Kevin Oeffinger, MD
Director of Living Beyond Cancer: A Program for Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer
September 11, 2007
The ranks of those surviving childhood cancers continue to grow. But many survivors (and their doctors) are not aware of what to watch for as they move beyond their cancer experience. Dr. Oeffinger explains what you need to know to be an informed medical consumer throughout adulthood.
