For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with a Loved One’s Bladder Cancer

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Topics Covered

• Update on Bladder Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19
• The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team
• Helping to Manage Your Loved One’s Treatment, including Adherence & Follow-Up Care
• Stresses, Challenges & Rewards of Caregiving
• Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions, in the Context of COVID-19
• Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions
• Long-Distance Caregivers
• Remembering to Take Care of Yourself
• The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
• Self-Care & Stress Management Tips
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Ana Adriazola, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Genitourinary Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Guadalupe R. 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, Survivorship & Caregiving

Stephanie Chisolm, PhD

Director of Education and Advocacy, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW

Senior Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on September 14, 2022.