Role of the Navigator

This is part one of a free, interactive three-part webinar series on Survivorship hosted by the American Cancer Society. The webinars will include information about the Commission on Cancer survivorship care planning standard and the role of National Cancer Database data, review of the newly released American Cancer Society cancer survivorship care guidelines and a presentation by healthcare systems implementing survivorship programs.

Danelle Johnston explains why it’s important for navigators to define their role, create boundaries, and establish trust with physicians.

Lillie Shockney describes how navigators interface with various members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Lillie Shockney explains the myriad of responsibilities that fall under the umbrella of nurse and/or patient navigation.

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.

Sharon Gentry explains how nurse and patient navigators have a unique role in helping patients through their cancer journeys.

Sharon Gentry describes how navigators work with the cancer care team and advocate for their patients.

Sharon Gentry talks about how to manage pushback from the cancer care team, including how to communicate with the patient and how to potentially overcome barriers to care.

Navigators recognize that their patients' life goals are important, and it's up to them to communicate their patients' needs to the health care team.

Sharon Gentry shares a personal anecdote about how she helped a woman get the treatment she needed, and how that woman has become an advocate for navigators.