Navigation & Survivorship News

Helping Panicked Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer to Slow Down and Make the Right Decisions About Treatment

Lillie D. Shockney shares how nurse navigators can help reduce anxiety among patients with early-stage breast cancer so that they may arrive at the right treatment option.

Central Indiana Local Navigator Network

The Central Indiana Local Navigator Network is having a great 2018, holding frequent meetings with good attendance, enjoying interesting discussion topics, and hosting a “Pitch In and Networking” event.

Supporting Patient Empowerment

A printable card helps patients prompt conversations with their patient navigators and the rest of the healthcare team.

Cancer-Related Fatigue: Education and Assessment

In the third and final installment of this series, Lillie D. Shockney discusses communication about, and assessment of, cancer-related fatigue.

Ideas from United Navigators of Oklahoma Navigator Network

Topics from the United Navigators of Oklahoma Navigator Network meetings can be applied to any local navigator network.

Patient Resources to Promote Health Equity

This toolkit is a great resource to foster cultural sensitivity and equitable healthcare for people of different backgrounds.

What Are Some Practical Ways to Combat Cancer-Related Fatigue?

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. In this second installment of a 3-part series, Lillie D. Shockney shares proven ways to combat fatigue.

Network of Oncology Patient Navigators in Nigeria

In an interview with Olayinka Odumosu, leader of the Network of Oncology Patient Navigators in Nigeria, she shares insights about her work in Nigeria and West Africa, and what makes this international local navigator network unique.

You Are the Key for Your Cancer Survivors!

A new e-learning series offers guidance in preparing patients for transitioning to community providers after treatment, as well as short-term survivorship care.

Helping Patients with Cancer-Related Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. In this first of a 3-part series, Lillie D. Shockney lists some causes of cancer-related fatigue and how oncology navigators can help patients deal with them.