COVID-19

Telehealth Provides the Opportunity for Personal Interaction Despite the Pandemic

Jennie Crews, MS, MMM, FACP
Jennie Crews, MS, MMM, FACP explains how telehealth helps bridge the gap of the loss of a face-to-face connection during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing audio and video elements.

Protecting Patients and Caregivers Returning to Work During COVID-19

Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq, COO,Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq, CEO
Patients with cancer and their caregivers are expressing concern about returning to the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government mandates ensure safety in the workplace, but these mandates may not protect an immune compromised individual who may be protected under the law.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Advocacy Organizations

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
The COVID-19 pandemic has financially impacted organizations that have provided support for patients with cancer.

Reinstating Cancer Screenings for All Patients

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Cancer screenings have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but patients are now running the risk of missing a cancer diagnosis or receiving a higher stage diagnosis.

Top 3 Takeaways from November’s Facebook Live Event: “Equipping Patients, Family Members, and Caregivers at the Holiday Season”

Rosie Kelly
The holidays are an especially stressful time for those dealing with a cancer diagnosis. In November’s Facebook Live event, experts discussed ways for oncology nurse and patient navigators to help equip their patients, family members, and caregivers deal with holiday stress and the new normal of COVID-19.

Dealing with Pandemic Fatigue

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
As the pandemic continues, patients with cancer may experience fatigue around wanting to wear a mask and continuing to follow CDC guidelines. The risk of COVID-19 is still prevalent, and we need to remain persistent in protecting ourselves and others.

Preparing for a Fall-Winter COVID-19 Surge

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Autumn is all around us! The air is crisp. Pumpkins are everywhere. Trees are painted shades of orange, yellow, and red. And... the COVID-19 pandemic is still here. In fact, it is more than “still here”; we need to prepare for an imminent second wave!

Mask Fatigue

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Face masks will be with us for the foreseeable future. Set a positive example by wearing a well-fitting mask to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Professionally Dealing with Uncertainty

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
This pandemic could give you some perspective, if you let it. Lillie Shockney shares how she has been coping with the months of uncertainty that have passed, and all of the uncertainty that lies ahead.

Navigate Now: How Can We Help? We’re LIVE on Facebook

Have you been joining us for Navigate Now: How Can We Help? our weekly Facebook Live event? In each session we delve into a topic that concerns oncology navigators now and invite our members to join in the discussion.