Teleconference Archive
You can listen to past Beyond the Cure teleconferences on this Web site by clicking on the link following each teleconference description found on this page. Teleconference audio files are arranged under the following four subject headings: Medical, School & Education, Health Insurance and Nutrition.
Marrow or Cord Blood Transplant: Graft-Versus-Host Disease | Insurance Issues and Employee Benefits After Childhood Cancer | Fertility Issues That Impact Childhood Cancer Survivors | The Transfer of Medical Care from Pediatric Oncology to Primary Care | Redefining the Cancer Sibling Experience | Exploring Education Services | Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment | Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants | Health Insurance Issues for Families Coping with Pediatric Cancer | Cancer Treatment and Learning 2 | Cancer Treatment and Learning | Cancer and Its Impact on Fertility | Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplants and Your Long Term Health | Chemotherapy, Radiation and Your Long-Term Health | Nutrition Information for Cancer Survivors and their Families | Navigating The Health Insurance System | Returning to School: Educational & Emotional Issues For Cancer Survivors | Childhood Brain and Spinal Tumor Survivors
Marrow or Cord Blood Transplant: Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Date: June 24, 2008Brochure: MarroworCordBloodTransplant.pdf - 357.64K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
On Tuesday, June 24, from 1:30 to 2:30 CT, childhood cancer survivors, parents and health care providers will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Participants will learn how a diagnosis is determined, identify risk factors and receive information to help prevent and manage GVHD.
***NURSING CONTACT HOURS
One (1.0) contact hour will be awarded for the completion of the teleconference.
This continuing nursing education activity was submitted and approved by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Insurance Issues and Employee Benefits After Childhood Cancer
Date: April 24, 2008Brochure: teleconferenceseries.pdf - 321.09K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
On Thursday, April 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT, listeners can hear current information from the Patient Advocate Foundation about recognizing and solving potential challenges survivors of childhood cancer may face when transitioning onto their own health insurance, identifying what employee benefits survivors of childhood cancer should consider when seeking employment, differentiating between information the childhood cancer survivor should and should not disclose in regards to their diagnosis, recognizing insurance challenges surrounding fertility issues the childhood cancer survivor may face and providing possible solutions.
You can register online for this teleconference until April 23.
***CONTACT HOURS
One (1.0) contact hour will be awarded per session for a total of three (3.0) for the completion of the series, pending approval.
This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Fertility Issues That Impact Childhood Cancer Survivors
(Part 2 of a 3 part series)Date: March 20, 2008
Brochure: teleconferenceseries.pdf - 321.09K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
The treatment of childhood cancers may result in fertility problems in survivors.
This teleconference will:
--Discuss options to reduce the likelihood of infertility.
--Identity current and future reproductive options for survivors of childhood cancer.
--Address fertility issues and the importance of continued follow-up care.
The Transfer of Medical Care from Pediatric Oncology to Primary Care
(Part 1 of a 3 part series)Date: February 28, 2008
Brochure: teleconferenceseries.pdf - 321.09K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Listeners of this free teleconference will:
--Learn how to identify late-effects from a diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer.
--Identify the issues involved with the transition of care for a childhood cancer survivor.
--Discuss how childhood cancer survivors can take on the responsibility of their own care.
Redefining the Cancer Sibling Experience
Date: January 16, 2008Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Parents will be able to get a clearer understanding of the needs of their other children while caring for a child diagnosed with cancer. The teleconference will:
--Discuss what siblings want and need during this difficult time.
--Offer suggestions about how to communicate with and support children based on their ages.
--Discuss how key groups that interact with your child can better support and empower them.
Presenters: Sandra K. Ring from SuperSibs and Suzanne Kornblatt from SIBSPlace.
Exploring Education Services
Date: August 23, 2007Brochure: beyondthecure.pdf - 1.82M
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Exploring Education Services for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Date: Aug. 23, 2007
Presenter:Ann Stackle, Parent
Mentor Coordinator, MPACT (Missouri’s Parent Training Information Center)
Treatment of cancer during childhood may affect a child’s educational progress. This teleconference will:
• Empower parents to be an effective advocate for their child.
• Discuss ways to overcome roadblocks to receiving services and support.
• Acquaint non-educators with the differences between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
• Offer recommendations for communicating effectively with your school district.
Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment
Effects on Long-Term Health of Childhood Cancer SurvivorsDate: May 10, 2007
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Children exposed to chemotherapy and radiation treatment may be at risk for later health problems. This teleconference will:
--Discuss the importance of having and maintaining a treatment summary.
--Discuss potential late effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
--Offer recommendations for health monitoring after treatment.
--Discuss the benefits of follow-up care and participation in a late-effects clinic.
Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants
Effects on Long-Term HealthDate: April 26, 2007
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Specific late effects are associated with bone-marrow and stem-cell transplants. Following this teleconference, listeners will be able to:
--Discuss potential late effects of such transplants.
--Provide up-to-date preventative health information.
--Discuss the benefits of follow-up care and enrollment in a late-effects clinic.
Health Insurance Issues for Families Coping with Pediatric Cancer
Date: January 16, 2007Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Listeners will learn:
--How to effectively deal with complex insurance issues, including billing, coding, claim denials and appeals.
--How to negotiate financial solutions for their child's care.
--Legal issues related to insurance coverage.
--What to do when your child 'ages off' your insurance policy.
Cancer Treatment and Learning 2
(Part 2 of 2 Part Series) A Free TeleconferenceDate: July 30, 2006
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
The purpose of the teleconference is to provide information on educational late effects. Practical tips and information are provided.
F. Daniel Armstrong, PH.D., Professor and Associate Chair of Pediatrics and Director of the Mailman Center for Child Development, presents and answers participants' questions.
Cancer Treatment and Learning
(Part 1 of 2 Part Series) A Free TeleconferenceDate: July 26, 2006
Brochure: ctandl.pdf - 2.30M
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
This teleconference provides information on the emotional impact of cancer treatment on learning. The information discussed will allow you to advocate for your child within the school system.
Three experts present and answer participants questions:
Fiona Anderson, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview
Alicia Kunin-Batson, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview
Bonnie Carlson-Green, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Cancer and Its Impact on Fertility
Date: July 11, 2006Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
This teleconference provides an overview of the impact cancer and its treatment may have on fertility and fertility options.
Marcia Leonard, Co-Founder and Coordinator of the Long Term Follow-up Clinic at University of Michigan, will be presenting and answering participants' questions.
Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplants and Your Long Term Health
Date: June 28, 2006Brochure: bone_marrow_qa.pdf - 66.43K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
This teleconference emphasizes the specific medical late effects associated with bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Although often lifesaving, these procedures have their own unique potential side effects.
Dr. K. Scott Baker, the Director of the Outpatient Blood and Marrow Transplant Outpatient Clinic at University of Minnesota, will be presenting and answering participants questions.
Chemotherapy, Radiation and Your Long-Term Health
Date: June 05, 2006Brochure: chemo_qa.pdf - 39.12K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
This teleconference emphasizes the specific medical late effects associated with radiation and chemotherapy. Information is presented by Dr. Oeffinger, Director, Living Beyond Cancer: A Program For Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Nutrition Information for Cancer Survivors and their Families
Date: May 27, 2006Brochure: Nutrition_Q&A.pdf - 68.97K
Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
This teleconference focuses on nutrition during and after treatment; nutrition for future cancer prevention; and lifestyle changes related to diet.
Nutrition is a key component in maintaining good health. Recipes rich in cancer-fighting nutrients are shared.
Navigating The Health Insurance System
Date: April 19, 2006Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
Health insurance issues can be complex and time-consuming. However, without health care coverage families and survivors are unable to receive needed healthcare. Oftentimes, searching for the answers is not easy and can be a lengthy process. Knowing your options and rights may it easier to find solutions. Topics covered include obtaining insurance, employment rights, filing appeals and maintaining insurance as a young adult.
Returning to School: Educational & Emotional Issues For Cancer Survivors
Date: April 16, 2006Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
The purpose of this teleconference is to provide listeners with information on educational late effects and their emotional impact. The goal is assist parents to be effective advocates for their child within the school system.
Educational challenges often occur years after the completion of treatment, and educators may be unaware that some learning difficulties are associated with cancer and its treatment. Educational challenges include problems with planning and organizing, completing tasks on time, short-term memory, handwriting, reading comprehension and more. Adapting to these challenges may be problematic for parents and survivors. This conference provides ideas for adjusting.
Childhood Brain and Spinal Tumor Survivors
Date: December 01, 2005Replay: Click to Listen (MP3)
This teleconference explores the academic, vocational and social transitions required of survivors of cancers that affect the central nervous system.
