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The Impact of COVID-19 on Advocacy Organizations

The Impact of COVID-19 on Advocacy Organizations

By 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.
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The Affordable Care Act and the Cancer Community

The Affordable Care Act and the Cancer Community

By Rosie Kelly
The Affordable Care Act is being reviewed by the Supreme Court. Cancer organizations, including AONN+, provide an infographic to help patients with cancer understand the potential implications of the law being repealed.
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Reinstating Cancer Screenings for All Patients

Reinstating Cancer Screenings for All Patients

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

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

By 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.
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An Update on the Commission on Cancer’s Recent Accomplishments

An Update on the Commission on Cancer’s Recent Accomplishments

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
AONN+ representative Lillie Shockney provides an update on the Commission on Cancer (CoC) annual plenary meeting that was held virtually this year.
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Takeaways from Episode 4 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Professional Development and the Role of Certification

Takeaways from Episode 4 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Professional Development and the Role of Certification

By Rosie Kelly
In episode 4, oncology navigators from different specialties explore how professional development and certification have helped them be a better navigator for their patients.
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Daily Struggles of Oncology Navigators

Daily Struggles of Oncology Navigators

By Rosie Kelly
Oncology navigators face new challenges every day. Becoming an AONN+ member means receiving resources and access to a community that addresses the needs of every kind of navigator.
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Race and America: How Medicine Earned the Mistrust of Americans

Race and America: How Medicine Earned the Mistrust of Americans

By Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG,Yolanda Haywood, MD
Oncology navigators are often charged with addressing health disparities. The history behind these disparities has led to a deep mistrust between disparate populations and medicine.
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Takeaways from Episode 3 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Challenges with Disparate Populations

Takeaways from Episode 3 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Challenges with Disparate Populations

By Rosie Kelly
Linda Burhansstipanov and Linda Fleisher focus on cultural humility and the health disparities that exist among different cultures in episode 3 of the AONN+ podcast.
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Dealing with Pandemic Fatigue

Dealing with Pandemic Fatigue

By 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.
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