Overview

On August 15, professionals from across the state convened for The Arizona Clinical Oncology Society (TACOS) first-ever virtual Summer Conference. Now on-demand, catch a replay of the thought-provoking sessions where In-field experts addressed hot topics in oncology, including biosimilars, cancer survivorship, clinical trial accruals, and more.

Discover the value of membership. TACOS members receive access to targeted resources that address state-specific challenges and solutions to meet the daily demands of providing quality cancer care. Not a member? Visit tacos-oncology.com to learn how you can join our community of professionals and start taking advantage of exclusive members-only resources.

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ADDITIONAL HANDOUTS TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR LEARNING

The Arizona Clinical Oncology Society (TACOS) is a Chapter Member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). TACOS members receive access to valuable educational content and targeted resources through ACCC to support their professional development.

·         The ACCC COVID-19 Financial Advocacy Resources Hub features new and updated foundation assistance, updates to manufacturer assistance programs, and Medicare and Medicaid coverage updates.

·         The ACCC COVID-19 Resource Center contains webcasts, podcasts, and blogs, and resources on the pandemic from federal and professional organizations.

·         The ACCC Biosimilars Education Center provides a one-stop hub of information and resources for discussing the use of biosimilars with patients and caregivers: accc-cancer.org/biosimilars

·         TACOS members can connect in real-time through members-only virtual discussion forum on ACCCeXchange. Within this forum, TACOS members from every profession involved in cancer care delivery ask and answer questions, discuss common challenges, and share knowledge and experience.  Join the discussion and connect with your peers.

·         Tap into the value of TACOS membership! Visit our membership page for more information on how you can join our community of professionals. If you’re unsure of your membership status, please contact our membership department today.

·         The ACCCeLearning portal makes it easy to find education relevant to your needs and interests. Accessible on any device and at any time, courses are available in a variety of formats, so you can listen, watch, read or interact in ways that best suit your needs. Health professionals can claim CME/CPE/CNE credit for all applicable activities. Since you’re already logged in, take a look around today!

•       National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Aug 2020:  Cancer Survivorship Study:  Findings from In-depth Interviews and National Surveys of Cancer Patients and Survivors

•       GW Cancer Center Patient Navigation & Survivorship E-News      

•        Oncolink (University of PA Abramson Cancer Center)   

•    American Cancer Society (ACS): Offers information, resources, support groups and programs to help people with cancer and their families. Financial assistance, transportation for cancer treatment, wigs, head coverings and help with appearance-related effects is also available.

•    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/Cancer.Net:  Multiple resources for cancer patients from diagnosis to survivorship

•    Cancer Support Community: Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. 

•    CanHEAL (Cancer Health Empowerment, Assistance and Learning) 

•    Environmental working group- Offers many consumer resources to living a healthier lifestyle from an environmental/toxin perspective. 

•    George Washington University Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers 

•   National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS): A cancer advocacy group whose mission is to work for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. They offer multiple resources, publications and tools to help cancer survivors.

•   National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Includes NCCN guidelines for patients on multiple cancers, cancer support topics and resource information.

MD Anderson resources:

• 5 exercise truths for cancer survivors

• Integrative oncology: https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers- clinics/integrative-medicine-center.html

• Risk reduction for cancersee “Manage Your Risk” −Topics reviewed are smoking & tobacco, diet, physical activity, skin safety, HPV and hepatitis

• Skin Safety

• Skin cancer screening: 6 things your dermatologist wants you to know. 

• Sleep Loss During Cancer Treatment

• Survivorship resources- many resources dedicated to cancer survivors and caregivers

• Memorial Sloan Kettering About Herbs website-  for information on vitamins and supplements

Mind body resources:

• Untire- An app for cancer survivors to manage cancer related fatigue

•  Headspace - Everyday mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety, sleep, focus and fitness

•   OAK - Guided meditation and breathing exercises 

•   Stop, breathe and think app - Guided meditation

•   Deepak Chopra and Oprah 21 day meditation challenge

•   UCLA free guided meditations (Spanish and English)

Helpful books:

Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six by Lorenzo Cohen

Anticancer- A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber

Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery by Linda Carlson and Michael Speca

Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra

Cancer Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Katz

Meals to Heal by Susan Bratton & Jessica Iannotta

Radical Remission- Kelly Turner

Cancer Survivorship: Interprofessional, Patient-Centered Approaches to the Seasons of Survival, Pamela J. Haylock & Carol P. Curtiss (Eds), ONS: Pittsburgh, 2019.

Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation(new International Journal)

FAQs/Help

I CAN'T LOGIN OR VIEW SESSIONS. WHAT DO I DO? 

First, make sure you are using Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. The system does not work with Internet Explorer. Then, check to verify that you are logged in.

HOW DO I ACCESS THE SESSIONS?

You can access any of the sessions by clicking on the “Sessions” tab.

From there, select the session you would like to view. Click on the title and you will see a button to the right of the session title. If the session will begin in the next 15 minutes, the button will say "Early Event Login is Open". If the session has started, it will say "Live Event in Progress". If you do not see one of those buttons, you may need to refresh your screen, especially if you log in more than 15 minutes before the session starts. 

I AM HAVING AUDIO TROUBLE. HOW CAN I FIX THAT?

If you are not able to hear any audio through your computer speakers first check to make sure your speakers are not muted or turned off.  

The next step is to refresh your screen by pressing the F5 key on your keyboard or clicking the “refresh” button in your web browser. 

FOR TECHNICAL ISSUES, INCLUDING SLIDES THAT ARE NOT LOADING, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING.

Please ensure your organization meets hardware, software and bandwidth requirements well in advance 

Step 1: Browser Tests

Please take the following browser test: https://zoom.us/test

Step 2: Please review the following Technical Requirements and be sure your system and networks are up to date.

Minimum System Requirements:

2.0Ghz Processor or faster 2 GB RAM (Greater than 2 GB recommended) Minimum Browser Requirements:  

Browser must support HTML-5. To detect your browser version, run https://whichbrowser.net/  

Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10.9 or later Chrome 60 or greater Firefox 52 or greater Edge 14  or greater Safari 10 or greater iOS 10 or greater Internet Explorer 11 IP Addresses and Ports to Allow for HTML5:   72.32.161.112 port 80, 443 (web and audio) 72.32.200.104 port 80, 443 (web and audio) 72.32.221.65 ports 80, 443 (web and audio) 72.32.221.66 ports 80, 443 (web and audio) 67.203.7.114 ports 80, 443 (web and audio)

Other Recommendations: It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser. Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings. Make sure that your internet browser is Active X enabled. Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease. We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience. Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers or the room where the conference is being broadcast is equipped with speakers  so you can hear the presenters.

STILL HAVING ISSUES? PLEASE EMAIL REGISTRATION@ACCC-CANCER.ORG OR CHAT US BELOW!