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

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Topics Covered

• Updates on Bladder Cancer, in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV
• 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, Seasonal Flu & RSV
• Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions
• Long-Distance Caregivers
• Remembering to Take Care of Yourself
• Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes
• Self-Care & Stress Management Tips
• Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Ana Adriazola, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Genitourinary Medical Oncology, 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, Caregiving & Survivorship

Patricia Rios, MBA, MPH

Senior Education & Advocacy Manager, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

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 January 31, 2024.