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We Are AONN+, We Are Collaboration

We Are AONN+, We Are Collaboration

By Rosie Kelly,Mu Lin
Through community and industry collaborations, AONN+ strives to advance professional development of oncology healthcare professionals and bring quality care to patients.
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Takeaways from Young Women with Breast Cancer: Needs and Opportunities

Takeaways from Young Women with Breast Cancer: Needs and Opportunities

By Rosie Kelly
In episode 15 of the AONN+ Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation podcast, experts discuss Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Needs Assessment of Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer and how oncology navigators can learn from these findings.
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Evaluating the Correlation of Breast Cancer and Divorce

Evaluating the Correlation of Breast Cancer and Divorce

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Some studies suggest that a breast cancer diagnosis correlates with divorce rates. Oncology navigators can assist patients who may be experiencing relationship troubles by keeping an open line of communication.
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Uncertainty as the Pandemic Continues

Uncertainty as the Pandemic Continues

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on longer than we anticipated, oncology navigators need to check in with their patients to evaluate their mental health in this time of uncertainty.
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AONN+ Is Knowledge

AONN+ Is Knowledge

By Rosie Kelly
AONN+ is dedicated to the education of oncology navigators to confront the evolving landscape of patient care through innovative resources, continuing education activities, and navigator-specific certifications.
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Takeaways from Episode 14 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Geriatric Oncology

Takeaways from Episode 14 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Geriatric Oncology

By Rosie Kelly
A majority of patients with cancer are over the age of 65, and this patient population faces a unique set of barriers due to ageism in healthcare.
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Supporting a Patient’s Choice to Smoke When Dying of Stage IV Lung Cancer

Supporting a Patient’s Choice to Smoke When Dying of Stage IV Lung Cancer

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG,Victoria Atkinson, MD
Some patients may find it difficult to give up smoking, even after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. These patients, and their family members, may require unique support through their diagnosis.
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Risks and Benefits of Patients with Cancer Adopting Foxhole Faith

Risks and Benefits of Patients with Cancer Adopting Foxhole Faith

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
When a patient is newly diagnosed with cancer, they will accept every treatment and do everything they can for survival. This motivation needs to continue throughout the whole cancer journey to ensure the patient is receiving optimal care.
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Coping with the Delta Variant

Coping with the Delta Variant

By Victoria Atkinson, MD,Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
The coronavirus’s delta variant has presented new challenges for patients with cancer.
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AONN+ Is Achievement

AONN+ Is Achievement

By Rosie Kelly
AONN+ is an award-winning organization made up of more than 8900 cancer professionals who understand and appreciate the work you do in cancer care!
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