Tumor Boards
The oncology nurse navigator is often the hub of tumor boards, and Lillie Shockney explains why it is crucial for navigators to attend these meetings.
Nancy Skinner, RN, CCM, believes the role of the navigator is at "the hub" of the oncology patient's care, to represent the oncology patient and their caregivers.
Maura Kadan, RN, MSN, OCN explains how with them many different oncologists present at the tumor boards, the navigator's role is to be the patient's voice.
Juli Aisters, MS, RN, APN, AOCN explains how navigators serve on tumor boards in many ways, including to get patients cases presented by different disciplines, tumor registries, social worker referrals, etc.
Dr. Julie Silver discusses navigators' ever important role on the tumor board. There is a documented disconnect between rehabilitation and oncology departments, and navigators can help bridge these gaps.