News & Events

Pfizer’s 7th Annual Advocacy Luncheon at ASCO 2026 brought together advocacy leaders, including AONN+ Executive Director Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP, to discuss emerging cancer therapies, the role of artificial intelligence in patient-centered care, and the launch of Pfizer’s new Patient Advocacy360 partnership framework.

In this interview, AONN+ Board of Trustees member Andi Dwyer discusses the American Cancer Society’s updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, including new stool-based tests and the first-ever recommendation of an FDA-approved blood-based screening test, while emphasizing that colonoscopy and stool tests remain the most effective tools for early detection and prevention.

Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP, and Monica Dean represented AONN+ at the launch of the first U.S. CAR T Vision to Action Blueprint, a stakeholder-driven initiative that provides practical strategies and tools to address access barriers and expand the use of CAR T-cell therapy for eligible patients nationwide by 2030.

Gainesville, Fla. (June 1, 2025) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking grant program in partnership with Gilead Sciences aimed at advancing the field of oncology navigation and enhancing patient outcomes within the healthcare setting. This initiative is designed to support the creation, enhancement, and expansion of innovative tools that optimize efficiency and elevate the critical role of oncology navigators.

Gainesville, Fla. (May 22, 2025) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce that long-time member, and seasoned healthcare executive Rani Khetarpal, MBA, has been announced as President of its Board of Trustees for a term that will run through 2027.

Washington, DC, February 25, 2025 – The House of Representatives will this week consider a budget resolution that instructs the House Energy and Commerce Committee to reduce spending by $880 billion. Most of those cuts are expected to come from Medicaid.