Press Releases
CRANBURY, NJ – With the emergence of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has come tremendous global concern and uncertainty. In response, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) has developed a digital COVID-19 Navigator Toolkit that is free for professionals who work with oncology patients.
CancerCare's California Wildfires Patient Assistance Program is currently available to help provide both emotional and financial support to cancer patients impacted by the California fires.
AONN+ signs letter regarding SA-2018---26, Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews, to decrease the burden on people with cancer and their families with proposed repeated reviews for continuation of disability benefits.
The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, and the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), is pleased to announce important changes to the organization’s leadership, effective January 1, 2020. The changes include 1 major leadership shift and 2 appointments to senior roles.
Cranbury, NJ – In a joint letter the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (the Innovation Center), the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Navigators (AONN+) and the National Navigation Roundtable (NNRT) commends the potential Oncology Care First (OCF) model, but shares concerns about its guidelines for patient navigation.
Tampa, FL (October 29, 2019) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $1.8 million to Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to men, women and families facing hereditary cancer. Together with Susan G. Komen® and the University of South Florida, FORCE will use this five-year grant to provide credible, evidence-based information and guidelines, links to clinical trials and supportive services for young women with breast cancer, their caregivers, community health workers, and health care providers.
AONN+ signs letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding changes to the Laboratory Date of Service Policy (DOS) impacting test results requirement.
AONN+ signs letter from the Cancer Leadership Council to address colorectal screening and cost-savings for patients.
