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With age a known risk factor for most cancers, the expectation is for older adults to have the highest frequency of new diagnoses. However, recent cancer incidence rates show that with each successive generation since the baby boomers, cancer incidence has decreased, with one exception—Generation X.

Findings from a cross-sectional study of patient navigators, pathologists, and clinicians suggest a need for further interventions and education to support clinicians and navigators disseminating precision oncology.

In this third installment of a 5-part series, the authors provide the tools for navigators to effectively guide patients through the clinical trial experience.

The affordability of medication remains a substantial obstacle to care for many patients with cancer.

Through its commitment to continuing education, adherence to professional standards, and unwavering focus on health equity, the Navigation Nation training program equips navigators with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to navigate the complexities of cancer care effectively.

Make-A-Wish volunteer, photographer, and artist Patrick Sanford shares his stunning works of art as the JONS Artist in Residency.

At the recent AONN+ Annual Conference, Ms Sanborn, Infectious Disease – Host Defense Team Nurse Practitioner at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, provided an in-depth look at the current state of pediatric cancer, highlighting the crucial role of pediatric nurse navigators.

Directing efforts toward cancer prevention can reduce disease burden and lower treatment costs. Here are a couple of trends outside the norm of prevention that represent highly creative thinking as new guidelines and research are adapted into oncology care.

Breast cancer nurse navigation was created to guide patients through challenges and foster relationships between patients and providers. However, these navigators face significant challenges to providing highquality care in health systems that are siloed and have a mix of private and employed medical staff.

By learning more about the social experiences of people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with respect to diagnosis disclosure, cancer navigators, nurses, oncologists, and mental health professionals will be better equipped to support the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.