Resources

The Navigator Guide: Walking With a Patient Down the Early Breast Cancer Path is a resource that oncology nurses and navigators can use to assist patients and caregivers in the fight against early-stage breast cancer. Oncology nurses and navigators guide patients through their treatment journey from time of diagnosis into survivorship, providing education, resources, and support.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Here are some patient resources from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

This is part 3 of a 5-part series.