Navigation & Survivorship News

Local navigator networks use their meetings to discuss hot topics in cancer care, such as biomarkers and molecular testing.
A free tool from The George Washington University Institute designed for oncology patient navigation programs.
Oncology navigators can promote medication-taking behavior in their patients by identifying, and eliminating, the barriers that prevent compliance.
Highlighting the Patient Navigation in Cancer Care Toolkit 2.0 at the Fairfield County Patient Navigation Network September Meeting
NASEM workshop shows that patient navigation is effective at improving outcomes throughout the cancer care spectrum.
Oncology navigators need to be aware of Right to Know laws in their state.
How the Provider Conscience Laws impact access to care for minorities, and what patient navigators can do to help their patients.
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.
Addressing the questions about membership fees, grants, and funding for local navigator networks (LNNs).