The number of people diagnosed with cancer will grow in 2022 and beyond due to delayed screening tests amid the pandemic as well as the aging of the baby boom population.
Five LNN leadership teams initiated navigator meetings amid the pandemic in 2021 to provide connectivity, collaboration, and networking for oncology professionals.
A survey of cancer survivors showed that the coronavirus pandemic did not have an adverse effect on their care.
Make your own end-of-life plans as an example for patients who have advanced disease and will be experiencing end of life in 2022.
AONN+ values and promotes membership voices that contribute to effective team function of the organization.
Researchers surveyed oncology providers and posttreatment survivors to better understand experiences with the transition to telehealth during the pandemic.
Oncology navigators need to explain to patients why they no longer have mammograms after mastectomy with immediate or delayed reconstruction.
The Fairfield County LNN in Connecticut is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Local Navigator Network award, which is a recognition of their work in establishing an open forum for professional development and in networking that aligns with the AONN+ mission.
Yes – it is time to normalize the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data. No – more work on nonbinary gender labels is necessary before mandates can be considered.
Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer. People need to be aware of the risk of melanoma year-round, not just when the sun is shining and the temperatures are high.
