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The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance is hosting a webinar on "Oral Care for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors" on Tuesday, November 10th from 4-5PM (Eastern). The webinar is free, but you must register. For more information and to register, go to:
https://www.headandneck.org/
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10/21 – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL)
10/26 – Preventing and Managing Infections in Adults Living with Cancer
10/28 – Caregiving for Your Loved One Living with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Part II of Life with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer
11/3 – Caregiving for Your Loved One Living with Cancer
11/5 – For Caregivers: Coping with Your Loved One’s Metastatic Prostate Cancer
11/9 – Cancer and Flu Shots
11/10 – Progress in the Treatment of Lung Cancer, Part I of Living with Lung Cancer
11/12 – For Caregivers: Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma
11/16 – What We Now Know about COVID-19: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer (1:30 – 2:45 PM Eastern Time)
11/17 – For Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping with Your Loved One’s Lung Cancer, Part II of Living with Lung Cancer
11/18 – Update on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
12/7 – How Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers Improve Treatment Decisions for People Living with Cancer
12/9 – For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with Your Loved One’s Bladder Cancer
12/10 – Updates from the 2020 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
12/14 – Advances in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
12/15 – Updates from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
12/16 – The Latest Developments Reported from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), Part I of Life with Breast Cancer – Updates from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
1/13 – Updates on the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive & HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), Part II of Life with Breast Cancer – Updates from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
My name is Michael and I am a researcher at the University of Sydney looking for participants to take part in an online research study. The research is interested in the psychological wellbeing of breast cancer survivors and their experiences with cancer. It is an online study that should take no more than 45 minutes to 1 hr and does not need to be completed in one sitting. It will involve writing about your experience with cancer and answering some questions about yourself.
We are looking for breast cancer survivors who have completed primary treatment for early (e.g. non-metastatic disease) breast cancer at least 1 year ago.
If you fit this criterion and are interested, please follow the link at: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5teQq4OuepqifOt
Additionally, participants who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win one of two $50 USD Amazon gift cards (deadline is 15/11/2020).
For additional information about the study please follow the link or contact the provided email address.
Thanks for your time!
Has the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer impacted your family? If so, you are invited to take part in a research study about how families cope after the diagnosis of panceatic cancer. This research study is being conducted to better understand how individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and their family support person cope together through the diagnosis and treatment. It is hoped that the findings of this research can help mental health and medical proiders in understanding how to better help not only the patients but the important support persons that are also coping along with their loved ones. Please reach out to the number and email provided if you or someone you know is willing to help provide indepth stories of your personal experiecne with pancreatic cancer.
The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.
I am a Nurse Pracitioner student attending Robert Morris University's Doctorate program in Pittsburgh, PA. I am currently conducting research for male breast cancer individuals and sexual function related to diagnosis and/or treatment. Participation in the research is completely voluntary and anonymous. I have obtained IRB approval from Robert Morris University to conduct this study and use of my survey. Please click on the link below to enter the survey. Thank you.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W97KW5V
The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.
Survey:Melanoma Cancer Survivors: An Online Community Perspective and Prevention Effort
You are invited to take part in an on-line research study about the efforts of melanoma cancer survivors for health maintenance and melanoma prevention efforts. This form is part of a process called “informed consent” to allow you to understand this study before deciding whether to take part. This study is being conducted by a researcher named Lisa Chung who is a Ph.D. student at Walden University.
Background Information:
The aim of this study is to collect information from an on-line community of melanoma cancer survivors’ perspective on their health maintenance and prevention efforts. This research will be conducted through the American Cancer Survivors Network site, where the required steps to complete the on-line survey are posted.
Procedures:
To participate in the study you need to meet the following: 18 years old and above; English speaking; melanoma cancer diagnosis
After receiving your on-line consent, you will be asked to complete an anonymous on-line survey
The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete.
You have the option to opt-in or out of the research and terminate being in the research at any time.
These are some examples of the questions of the survey: How often in the past year have you visited any physician for a skin examination? How often do you wear a hat with a wide brim all the way around?
Voluntary Nature of the Study:
This study is voluntary. You are free to accept or turn down the invitation. If you decide to be in the study now, you can still change your mind later. You may stop at any time. There will not be a need to follow-up with you after you have completed the survey. Once you have completed the survey and select the finish button at the completion of the survey, the responses will be kept confidential for analysis by the researcher.
Risks and Benefits of Being in the Study:
Being in this type of study involves some risk of the minor discomforts that can be encountered in daily life, such as fatigue from completing all the responses, or becoming upset thinking about having had melanoma and your concerns about it. Please note participating in this study would not pose risk to your safety or well- being.There is no direct benefits by participating in this study, which aims to provide information on the health maintenance of melanoma cancer survivors in an online community health maintenance and prevention efforts.
Payment:
There are no payments or gifts for taking part in this study.
Privacy:
Reports coming out of this anonymous on-line study will not share the identities of individual participants. Even the researcher will not know who you are. The researcher will only collect and analyze the data without any identifiable information of the individual participants. The researcher will not use the participants personal information for any purpose outside of this research project. Data will be kept secure by the researcher by a password protection data secure measure. Data will be kept for a period of at least 5 years, as required by the university. After this period, all data will be destroyed.
Obtaining Your Consent
The responses from the survey are confidential and will be used for research data only and all participants’ information will be anonymous. Please do not write any identifying information on your survey. Surveys will be numbered only with a unique anonymous study identification code.
Participants can save or print a copy of the consent form for their records.
Please click on the link to access the survey. If you cannot open the survey with this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W98WZR6 please cut and paste the link into your browser. After completing each survey question, you will click OK, to continue with the next question until you complete the survey.
Thanks you for your participation,
Lisa Chung, MS, MBA
Melanomacancerresearch1@gmail.com
The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.
Have you undergone direct-to-consumer genetic testing for cancer risk within the last 3 years? If so, we invite you to participate in an interview study. Researchers are interested in learning about your experiences! The interview will last approximately 45-60 minutes, be over the phone, and be audio recorded. You will receive a $20 gift card for your participation. To participate, you must be 18 years of age or older, able to communicate by phone, and an English speaker.
What Have You Experienced As An African-American Woman Living with Lung or Colorectal Cancer? I want to hear your story!
Research Study Purpose: explore the relationships between quality of life and acculturation in African American women living with lung or colorectal cancer.
By taking part, you would help us learn how to best provide culturally consistent nursing care to patients.
If you are:
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African American (Black)
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Female (Age 18 or Older)
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Are currently diagnosed as having Lung or Colorectal (Colon or Rectal) Cancer
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Have been diagnosed for at least 6 month and less than 3 years
To complete a 3-questionnaire survey (estimated 30-45 minutes to complete) online at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/The_Impact_of_Acculturation_on_Quality_of_Life
The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.
Hello all,
My name is Alejandra Schimmel and I am PhD candidate. I am conduting a study to better understand the supportive care needs and quality of life in individuals with ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER. All individuals with advanced prostate cancer are invited to participate. Research studies are voluntary and include only people who choose to take part. With this in mind, would you please take a few minutes to answer a survey? Please note that no identifying information will appear anywhere in my dissertation or resulting papers.
SURVEY LINK (please, copy and paste it on your browser):
https://redcap.musc.edu/surveys/?s=WKK4A9NDAE
Thank you very much for your support. I wish you all well on this journey.
For addtional information, please contact:
Alejandra Schimmel
schimme@musc.edu
The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.
Hello! My name is Anthony Cavalier and I am graduate student studying clinical psychology. As a cancer survivor myself, I know from personal experience how emotionally challenging cancer and its treatment can be. In part to help make some positive meaning out of my own experience, I’m studying individuals’ attitudes toward, and need for, mental health services during this difficult time. With this in mind, would you please take a few minutes to answer this confidential survey? Please note that your name or identifying information will not appear anywhere in my dissertation or related papers. Thank you, and I will be happy to send the results of my research to anyone who is interested. I wish you all well on this journey.
Survey Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7QkbCvnsv5CsKXYl_vRHKab8tAKOD...
If you are currently experiencing psychological distress and would like help, below are several links to national mental health services, along with descriptions of their services:
•National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273- TALK (8255)
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
•Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The SAMHSA National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
•National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
