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Free Upcoming CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 10:43am

Event (e.g.conference, teleconference, fundraiser, etc.)

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 10:45am
Free Upcoming CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops

Free Upcoming CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops

CancerCare workshops take place over the telephone or as a webcast online.

www.cancercare.org/connect

 

CancerCare, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, offers free workshops on a variety of cancer-related topics. Unless otherwise noted, all workshops take place from 1:30 - 2:30 pm Eastern Time. For details and to register for a workshop, call 800-813-HOPE (4673), or visit the CancerCare website at www.cancercare.org/connect.

 

10/10 – What’s New in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer

10/11 – Update on Rare Sarcomas

10/16 – Updates on the Treatment of Bladder Cancer

10/17 – Life with Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation: New Treatment Approaches

10/28 – Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting

11/5 – What’s New in the Treatment of Lung Cancer, Part I of Life with Lung Cancer

11/8 – Updates in the Treatment of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)

11/15 – Treatment Perspectives on Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC), Part I of Living with Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)

11/18 – Care for Your Bones During & After Cancer Treatment: Tips to Improve Bone Health

11/19 – For Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping with Your Loved One’s Lung Cancer During the Holidays, Part II of Life with Lung Cancer

12/10 – For Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping with Your Loved One’s Merkel Cell Carcinoma During the Holidays, Part II of Living with Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)

For more information, contact:
Lorena Tan Wang
800-813-HOPE (4673)
connect@cancercare.org
CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops


Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Survey
Monday, July 1, 2019 - 4:00pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Monday, July 1, 2019 - 1:00pm
https://go.ccalliance.org/2019n2ysurvey

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is calling on young-onset patients, survivors, and caregivers to take part in the 2019 young-onset colorectal cancer survey. Colorectal cancer patients are considered young-onset if they are diagnosed before they turn 50 years old. 

When it comes to raising awareness about this disease and changing how young-onset colorectal cancer is viewed, your story can literally save lives. But consider for a moment the power of thousands of stories presented together. This is an undeniable force.  Data from the survey will be analyzed by the Alliance to create a report detailing results, with distribution expected in the fall.

Take our survey. Help us tell the real story about young-onset colorectal 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.

For more information, contact:
Ronit Yarden
2026280123
ryarden@ccalliance.org
Director of Medical Affairs


Breast Cancer and Yoga Survey
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 9:54am

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 9:45am
Marianne Velma Weitz
https://redcap.drexelmed.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=EWCPK373AK

 

 

 

Hello, my name is M Velma Weitz DrNP.  I am a Nursing PhD student in the Doctoral Nursing Department at Drexel University in Philadelphia Pa.I am a breast cancer survivor who has felt that yoga has made an impact on my life and recovery.

I am looking for women to participate in an anonymous online survey to explore how other women feel about their survivorship with yoga. This study it is important to help women through breast cancer survivorship.

Please participate in this survey if you are a female breast cancer survivor over 18 years of age and have been out of active breast cancer treatment.

Research Objective

Women who have received the diagnosis of breast cancer have increased levels of perceived stress. This study will see if yoga can help decrease that stress and see how much participation in yoga will produce that effect. The study answers the important question about the impact of yoga on the lives of women with breast cancer.

Who is eligible?

You should be between ages 18 years and over, and post treatment for breast cancer.

 

What is involved?

You will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey with 41 questions. 

No Study Visits
About 10-15 minutes of your time

For more information, contact:
M Velma  Weitz
267 359 5831
breastcancersurvey@drexel.edu
A Cross-sectional Anonymous Survey to Examine Yoga and its Relationship to Perceived Stress in Breast Cancer Survivors


Breast Cancer Survivorship Research

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 10:23pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Friday, May 15, 2020 - 10:15pm

Maurade Gormley is conducting breast cancer survivorship research funded by the National Institutes of Health at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing to better understand how Oncotype Dx® test results may influence health-related quality of life, distress, anxiety, depression, fear, and perceived risk of breast cancer recurrence. If you’ve received the Oncotype Dx® test and are willing to answer a series of questionnaires about your reaction to the test, please contact Maurade Gormley at (203) 767-6653 or via email at mh1847@nyumc.org to discuss eligibility and informed consent. Questionnaires will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You will receive a link to the questionnaires to complete online. You may be asked to participate in a telephone interview on a future date. The interview is voluntary. Thank you!

For more information, contact:
Maurade  Gormley
2037676653
mh1847@nyumc.org


Research study for sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients.
Monday, February 4, 2019 - 6:36pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Monday, February 4, 2019 - 6:30pm

PI: Erik Wibowo, PhD (University of Otago)

Collaborator: Charlene Rapsey, PhD, PGDipCIPs (University of Otago)

Background: Sexual dysfunction is common among men after receiving prostate cancer treatment. Many couples stop sexual activity when the patients have sexual dysfunction, but some remain sexually active.

Aim: Our team plans to assess what strategies prostate cancer patients use to maintain sexual activity.

Eligibility: The study is open to all prostate cancer patients following treatment. 

Procedure: The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and only needs to be completed once. At the end of the survey, participants can enter a raffle for a chance to win a $100 NZD gift card.

Potential Outcomes: Data from this study can potentially be used by health care providers to advice prostate cancer patients on how to remain sexually active.

 

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.

For more information, contact:
Erik Wibowo
+6434704692
erik.wibowo@otago.ac.nz
Research study for sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients.


The Association of Stigma and Self-Disclosure with Social Support, Mental Health, and Posttraumatic Growth Among Cancer Patients
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 6:15pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Monday, September 17, 2018 - 6:00pm
Lauren Loughlin

The Association of Stigma and Self-Disclosure with Social Support, Mental Health, and Posttraumatic Growth Among Cancer Patients

This study examines experiences of living with cancer. You are being asked to complete a series of questionnaires that assess your experiences of stigma, self-disclosure, social support seeking and utilization, and mental health. In order to better understand how people experience cancer, we are interested in hearing the voices of cancer survivors. You will qualify for the study if you are 18 years old or older, have been diagnosed with any type of cancer six to eighteen months prior to participation in the study, and are currently post-treatment. The entire study will take about 45 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely voluntary and if you are uncomfortable at any time, you are welcome to stop answering the questions. Upon completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily provide your email address in order to enter a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Thank you for considering your participation. The study is confidential.
Please feel free to send this study to others who may qualify.
We appreciate your time.

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.

For more information, contact:
Lauren Loughlin
8457051619
laurenloughlin@mail.adelphi.edu


Testing Modified Version of CSN - Volunteers Needed
Friday, July 20, 2018 - 12:23pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Friday, July 20, 2018 - 12:15pm

Purpose: The American Cancer Society is testing a modified version of the Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) and is inviting you to try it. This research is being done in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University and is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

 

Procedure: Your participation is voluntary.  If you agree, you will use a modified version of CSN to participate in the community.  You will have access to all CSN content, and any posts or comments you make will be added to the CSN community, just as they are now. What is new is that you will see recommendations for content and other members that might interest you. These recommendations are based on what you have read on CSN. As you read more discussion threads, the recommended content and members will be updated. You will occasionally receive a survey to get your feedback on the new interface. We will also ask about the relevance and value of the recommended content.   These surveys will take less than three minutes to complete, and you will receive them at most once per week. We will also invite a small number of members to give more extensive feedback through a phone interview.

 

To participate in this trial, click this link: Yes, I’ll use the new CSN interface.  You can always opt-out later by clicking ‘the use the traditional CSN design’ button on your CSN user profile.

 

Principal investigators:

Robert Kraut, PhD

Herbert A. Simon Professor of Human-Computer Interaction

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh PA 15213

412 268-7694

robert.kraut@cmu.edu

 

Tenbroeck Smith

Director of Patient Reported Outcomes Research, Behavioral Research Center

American Cancer Society

Atlanta GA

 

tenbroeck.smith@cancer.org

For more information, contact:
Robert Kraut
(412) 268-7694
robert.kraut@cmu.edu


Head and Neck Cancer Research Study
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 2:53pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 2:45pm

We are conducting a research study about people affected by head and neck cancer. 
 
If you have ever been diagnosed with any kind of head and neck cancer, we are interested in hearing from you!
 
The purpose of the study is to 1) examine the priorities and preferences of patients with head and neck cancer in regards to discussing and receiving information about sexuality (sexual function and sexual wellbeing) from healthcare professionals and 2) examine patient perceptions of existing self-report measures used to assess sexuality in patients with head and neck cancer.

If you are over the age of 21 and have access to a computer, you may be eligible to participate.

Participation will only require filling out online surveys, and you will receive a $10 gift card for your participation. 

We hope the results from this study will help to create resources about sexuality for future patients with head and neck cancer. 

If you are interested in participating, please go to: 
https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=HYLHYHRN79 

You can also call 615-343-1838, toll free 1-833-402-8664 or email Dr. Bethany Rhoten and her research team (vusnoncresearch@vanderbilt.edu) with any questions you may have about this research study.

 

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.

For more information, contact:
Bethany Rhoten
615-343-1838
vusnoncresearch@vanderbilt.edu


Understanding Your Prostate Cancer Experience International Study
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 11:01pm

Research study, clinical trial, focus group,etc (Requires IRB review and certification. See here for guidelines.)

Monday, January 8, 2018 - 11:00am

The Psycho-Oncology Research Group of NUI Galway (Ireland) are carrying out a study that explores men's experience of prostate cancer. Completing this 10-minute anonymous survey will help us to better understand the changes men might experience following the difficult time of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. A better understanding of this experience will enable us to help future patients manage the impact of the illness. 

 If you have experienced prostate cancer, please consider completing this short survey. The questionnaire is completed entirely online in one session and gathers information about mens personal experience of prostate cancer. Further information about the study and contact information for the researchers can be found at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciHb228lKpQEMlUzZT7LRHxOpSDOZImXjrcuhgR92o5uv0kQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Many thanks for your contribution!

Jean Skelton

 

 

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.

 

For more information, contact:
Jean Skelton
jean.skelton@yahoo.ie
Understanding your prostate cancer experience

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