Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma

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Topics Covered

• Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
• Deciding to Become a Caregiver
• Your Important Role in Decision Making
• Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team
• Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays & Vacations
• Coping with Each Day, on Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthdays
• Managing Family, Friends, & Traditions
• Long-Distance Caregiving
• The Benefits of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
• Self-Care Tips for Managing Lifestyle, Nutrition, Hydration, & Stress
• Relaxation Exercises for Caregivers
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Matthew J. Butler, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mays MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio

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

Diana L. Bearden, MS, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC

Oncology Dietitian, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

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 April 03, 2025.