AONN+ Blog

ONN+ pairs with pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer to combat the barriers and disparities in cancer care, especially among seniors and people of color.
Mandi L. Pratt-Chapman delves into the history of racism in the United States, and how we can use this opportunity to acknowledge and try to correct past wrongs.
Each session of “Navigate Now: How Can We Help?” focuses on a topic chosen by the AONN+ community. This month, our panel of experts shares strategies for removing the barriers to discussing end-of-life planning with patients.
Lillie Shockney shares a personal reflection on some of the people and experiences that have molded her into who she is today.

AONN+ is pleased to announce the launch of a new AONN+ national committee, the Community Outreach, Prevention, & Early Detection Committee. In this article, you will hear from our 2 co-chairs, Andrea Dwyer and Kim Parham.

Have you been joining us for Navigate Now: How Can We Help? our weekly Facebook Live event? In each session we delve into a topic that concerns oncology navigators now and invite our members to join in the discussion.
Nicole Fuller, a first-time AONN+ conference attendee joined us virtually from South Africa. She was inspired to share her insights about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting cancer care in her country.
Breaking down cancer care barriers for the LGBTQI community
A well-crafted intake assessment tool establishes a patient-centered approach and lays the groundwork for a strong bond between the patient, family, navigator, and the support services.