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You've Been Diagnosed
Course Introduction
Trust but verify
Decision-making. Be clear about what is important to you.
What is cancer? How to know what you are dealing with.
What is your tumor's stage? T,N,M
What is the grade of your tumor?
How to read your pathology report
How to read your radiology report
Reading your progress notes
Genomic vs. Genetic Testing and how they are different
How to read your next generation sequencing (NGS) report
What does the medical literature say - remember, you are not a statistic
How is cancer treated?
Chemotherapy - treatments and side effects
Radiation treatment
Surgical treatment
Are you a candidate for precision medicine?
Targeted and Immunotherapy explained
How to evaluate complementary and alternative regimens
Assembling your medical team
How to maximize your time with your doctors
How to coordinate communication - using your patient portal
How to secure a second opinion
How to talk to your team about the financial burden of treatment
Palliative care is NOT hospice - everyone needs palliative care
Locating supportive resources - managing your mindset
How to manage the financial stress
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