AONN+ Conference Abstracts

The unprecedented time of COVID-19 made oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) ever more valuable to our patients.

Since January 2017, the Sarah Cannon Breast Cancer support group has held monthly meetings for breast cancer patients newly diagnosed, on their treatment journey, and for patients in survivorship.

Patients who engage in decision-making are more likely to experience confidence and satisfaction in treatment decisions and trust in clinicians.

A cancer diagnosis may carry with it a variety of legal issues, including insurance coverage, government benefits, and consumer rights.

More than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed among adults aged 60 years and older, and the number of seniors living in the United States continues to rise.

Women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), a life-threatening illness, stand to benefit a great deal from in-person and online support groups.

The effect of cancer on the psychological well-being of the caregivers of cancer patients could result in an increased risk of psychiatric morbidity.

Financial toxicity can be a devastating side effect for cancer patients and their families and may impact access to care, compliance with treatment, and outcomes.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, with an estimated 228,150 new cases diagnosed, and 142,670 deaths.

Cancer continues to present a major challenge in the Washington, DC, metro area.