Navigation & Survivorship News

What’s the Deal with “Provider Conscience Laws”?

How the Provider Conscience Laws impact access to care for minorities, and what patient navigators can do to help their patients.

How Oncology Navigators Can Help Patients Decide on Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Treatment

An intimate conversation between an oncology navigator and a breast cancer patient about the latter’s relationship with her breasts is important prior to discussing surgical options.

LNN Financial Questions

Addressing the questions about membership fees, grants, and funding for local navigator networks (LNNs).

What Should You Know About Dense Breasts?

Dr Karla Kerlikowske explains the risks associated with dense breasts and how oncology navigators manage patients who have them.

Better Understanding of Noninvasive Breast Cancer—DCIS

A brief explanation of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and how available screening can help women avoid unnecessary treatments.

Genetics and Genomics

Local navigator networks meet to improve their members’ knowledge on genetics and genomics.

How One Program Demonstrates the Value of Patient Navigation

A study estimates the cost-effectiveness of patient navigation within the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Reducing Cancer Risk—What Should You Advise Your Patients with Cancer?

As cancer awareness continues to grow, many patients are more open to experimenting with a healthier routine.

Ideas for Your Local Navigator Network Meetings

Keep your local navigator network busy this summer with these activities.