Early detection is key in the fight against cancer. Now, a powerful tool could make early detection easier—all with a simple blood test. Sharon Gentry’s latest contribution to the AONN+ member blog shares how the Academy and navigators at-large are playing an important role in bringing this cutting-edge technology to providers and their patients.
Can we limit the amount of information that goes unheard and/or is incorrectly recalled by patients? Lillie D. Shockney shares best practices on how to deliver memorable follow-up instructions in her latest contribution to the Insights into Navigation blog.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare to an unprecedented degree. This article provides an overview of the burden of the pandemic on provider outlook and describes changes to survivorship care.
Amid rising inflation, we need to reassess patients for their financial hardships and the assistance we can offer.
AONN+ has been making a concerted effort to develop a local and regional network of navigators to facilitate communication and education among peers and to improve patient outcomes and survivorship.
The GW Cancer Center offers updated training materials and resources for patient navigators.
We should encourage patients with advanced cancers to rethink the timing of doing things that bring them joy.
The AONN+ Scholarship Program provides scholarships for navigators, social workers, physicians, and administrators to attend the AONN+ Annual Conference.
Oncology navigators need to make sure that patients with breast cancer actively participate in the decision-making about their care and treatment.
Oncology navigators are well aware of the effect that financial toxicity can have on cancer outcomes and the patient’s quality of life. Explore the financial knowledge and resources to share with your coworkers and patients.
