September 2026 Vol 17, No 5

Across 23 cancer centers, trained student volunteers became an extension of navigation teams, helping uncover patient needs, strengthen resource connections, and expand capacity without replacing professional staff.

Can earlier navigation help patients with stage III NSCLC reach treatment faster? See how one community cancer center paired early navigator involvement with targeted workflow changes to reduce delays in care.

The conversation continues with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s awardwinning navigation team as they share more about the collaboration, connection, and commitment behind their One Team approach.