Member's Memo

AONN+ Scholarship Program Supports Annual Conference Attendance

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The AONN+ Scholarship Program provides scholarships for navigators, social workers, physicians, and administrators to attend the AONN+ Annual Conference.

Do You Know Your Financial Resources?

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
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.

Use Your Resources!

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
AONN+ members are encouraged to explore the resources that the AONN+ leadership team shared at recent oncology conferences and events.

Webinar on Breast Cancer and Sexual Health

This webinar will help providers understand what patients struggle with the most in managing the impact of breast cancer on sexuality and how to approach communicating about this sensitive topic with the patients.

New Geriatric Toolkit for Navigators

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Explore this resource to find answers to various types of geriatric populations and see a visual of where we are headed in 2060.

May I Have Your Attention—Does Eating Asparagus Cause Breast Cancer to Spread?

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Oncology navigators, like many other people, may be drawn to information that is novel and unusual. It is important that we know how to identify and share with patients only the reliable and trustworthy health information.

Patient Navigation Is a Solution to Improved Cancer Screening

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The past 2 years of the pandemic highlighted the role of oncology patient navigation as a solution to improved cancer screening during challenging times.

A New Health Literacy Resource

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
AONN+ joined other healthcare organizations in developing an e-learning course that helps healthcare professionals enhance the level of health literacy for themselves and their patients.

New Resource: NCCN Survivorship Guidelines

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an updated version of its Survivorship Guidelines on cancer survivorship definition, assessment, and resources.

Membership Survey Guides AONN+ Strategy (Part 2)

Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
AONN+ membership survey results provide critical metrics and insights to guide the leadership in setting strategy, which, in turn, helps navigators better traverse the ever-changing navigation landscape.