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Review Article Highlights Research Advances in NSCLC Harboring KRAS G12C Mutation

Despite guideline recommendations, a retrospective study found inadequate biomarker testing rates to direct targeted therapy.

Chronic Pneumonitis in Patients with NSCLC Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

Researchers highlighted promising research into early-stage diagnostics and therapies for NSCLC harboring the KRAS G12C mutation discussed in a review article.

Study Reveals Racial Disparity in NGS Testing in Patients with NSCLC

A recent study found that chronic pneumonitis is a rare complication of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in patients with NSCLC.

AONN+ 12th Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference. Join us for this virtual experience November 17-21!

A retrospective analysis demonstrated a 10-point difference in receipt of NGS testing between white and black patients with NSCLC.

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Letters from Lillie

Bridging the Care Continuum: A Pilot Program for Underserved Women with Breast Cancer

This November, we will welcome you back to our virtual platform as we host the premier event for oncology navigators: The AONN+ 12th Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference!

By M. Tish Knobf, PhD, RN, FAAN; Maureen Major-Campos, MSN, AONE; Maria Moura, BSN, RN-BC, CBPN-IC; Shagunna Renee Muse, DBA; Andrea Silber, MD

Breast Cancer, Original Research

End-of-Life Care: Moving Beyond Practical Needs of Patients to Emotional Needs of People. An Interview with Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC

1 oncologist
1 bilingual nurse coordinator
1 social worker
1 community cancer care navigator
Here’s how they improved care for 101 underserved women with breast cancer.

IWTI 2021

By Kristin Siyahian

End-of-Life, Interview with the Innovators

Smoking Cessation and the Influence of the Navigator

An interview with the creator of the award-winning documentary “Dying Is Not Giving Up.”