Tag: patient navigation
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New Insights for Lung Cancer Screening: AONN+ Conference Highlights Updated Guidelines
Overview of the AONN+ Conference Session The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference recently featured a pivotal session focused on updated lung cancer screening guidelines and how clinicians and navigators can translate them into practice. With lung cancer continuing to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United…
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AONN+ Conference Spotlight: Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Practical Adherence Strategies
Introduction: Elevating Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, making effective screening strategies more important than ever. The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference featured a pivotal session dedicated to updated lung cancer screening guidelines and practical approaches to boost…
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Streamlining Care with Patient Navigation: Improving Timely Anti-HER2 Therapy in Early Breast Cancer in LMICs
Background and Rationale In early breast cancer, HER2-positivity demands timely anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from fragmented care pathways to access barriers—often delay treatment initiation. This retrospective cohort study investigates whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can shorten the time from diagnosis to the start of anti-HER2…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a low-middle income country
Introduction Timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to limited access to targeted therapies—can hinder timely treatment. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can streamline care, reduce delays, and…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a LMIC
Introduction Early HER2-positive breast cancer requires timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to treatment access barriers—can slow this process. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program (PNP) can reduce the time from diagnosis to initiation of anti-HER2 therapy…