Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping

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Topics Covered

• Overview of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team
• Taking on the Role of the Caregiver
• What Research Tells Us about Caregivers
• The Caregiver’s Role in Decision Making for a Loved One with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team
• Challenges & Rewards of Caregiving
• The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
• Coping with Each Day, on Special Occasions & Birthdays
• Managing Family & Friends
• Long-Distance Caregiving
• Self-Care Tips for Managing the Stress of Caregiving
• Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Robert Hsu, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine. Division of Medical Oncology, USC Norris Comprehensive 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 Caregiving & Survivorship, Health Care Disparities and Survivorship

Ann Fish-Steagall, RN, BSN

Senior Vice President, Patient Services and Health Care Delivery, LUNGevity Foundation®

Nikki Molfetas, MSW

Oncology Social Worker, New Jersey Program Coordinator, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on January 14, 2025.