Resources

Resources of Potential Benefit to You and to the Patients You Navigate: Part 2 of 5

Navigation, Resources

April 2013 Vol 4, No 2

Most navigators are familiar with the large national patient advocacy organizations that provide various resources for patients that can expedite our ability to reduce barriers impeding diagnosis and treatment, but there are actually additional resources that you may not be aware of that I want to tell you about. These resources are from pharmaceutical companies and other device and laboratory testing companies.

Resources of Potential Benefit to You and to the Patients You Navigate

Navigation, Resources

June 2013 Vol 4, No 3

Continuing with our series of various unbranded offerings provided by pharmaceuticals and other companies that provide diagnostics and treatments for cancer patients, this list below comes from Merck.

Patient Resources from Bristol-Myers Squibb

Navigation, Resources

August 2013 Vol 4, No 4

This is part 3 of a 5-part series.

December 2013 Vol 4, No 6

Here are some patient resources from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Patient Resources from Merck & Co., Inc.

February 2014 Vol 5, No 1

Merck & Co., Inc. provides a wealth of educational information and practical resources for cancer patients that you may wish to inform them about.

AONN+ Provides Resource for Establishing Navigation Programs

Marketing Troubles for Nonaccredited Practices

In addition to visiting other institutions that have established navigation programs, Lillie explains that AONN+ is an excellent resource for establishing navigation programs.

Savvy Consumers Appreciate NCI Designation

Lillie discusses the disadvantages for institutions that are not Commission on Cancer accredited, including difficulties drawing newly diagnosed consumers and referring physicians to the practice.

Community Resources Abound

Though it's no small task, Lillie explains that achieving the Commission on Cancer Accreditation is important and offers the benefit of becoming an NCI-designated cancer center. This is something savvy consumers are looking for when seeking cancer care.

Navigating Iron Deficiency Anemia: My IV Iron Treatment Guide

Lillie Shockney suggests that one of the best ways for navigators to access resources for their patients is by looking to options available in their community.

September 2022 Vol 13, No 9

The Navigating Iron Deficiency Anemia: My IV Iron Treatment Guide patient resource aims to empower patients and/or caregivers to actively engage in the discussion of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and the intravenous (IV) iron treatment decision-making process.

A Guide Through the Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Journey: Focus on HER2+/HER2-Low ADC Therapy

Breast Cancer, Resources

Navigator Guide: Walking With a Patient Down the Early Breast Cancer Path

In partnership with Daiichi Sankyo, this roadmap is intended to provide a comprehensive overview and educational resource for advanced practice providers (Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant) and oncology nurse navigators on HER2+/HER2-low breast cancer including key considerations for treatment, setting upfront expectations, and adverse event management.

Breast Cancer, Resources, HR+/HER2− Breast Cancer