July 2025 Vol 16, No 7

Explore how navigators optimize patient care by improving access to radiotherapy, educating patients on treatment expectations, managing side effects, and connecting them to essential resources—all while delivering measurable financial and clinical benefits.

In this installment of Navigation Refresh, learn about the integral role of patient navigators in team-based cancer care.

Learn about how clinical research trials are revolutionizing radiotherapy, leading to advancements reshaping cancer care for better patient outcomes and experiences.

This study analyzed how specific barriers to cancer care affect time from diagnosis to treatment and the navigator’s time spent with the patient, revealing that emotional, social, and logistical challenges significantly influence navigator efforts.

With cancer incidence projected to rise dramatically, the American Cancer Society’s BEACON Initiative pilot to develop sustainable patient navigation programs highlights the critical role of navigation in improving access to timely diagnosis and treatment in resource-limited settings.