Shockingly, many people fear cancer and cancer care so much that they may not be screened or seek treatment, even when they suspect something is wrong. When they finally show up at UNC Lineberger Comp Cancer Center, the cancer may be late stage. Patient Navigators reach out into their community and help people get screening, and support them through the process to survivorship breaking down barriers to care. Jean Sellers, ONC, is focused on changing processes that prevent cancer care thru the NC Oncology Navigator Association. Lay Patient Navigators will volunteer their skills to help bring patients to a medical home. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com
Shockingly, many people fear cancer and cancer care so much that they may not be screened or seek treatment, even when they suspect something is wrong. When they finally show up at UNC Lineberger Comp Cancer Center, the cancer may be late stage. Patient Navigators reach out into their community and help people get screening, and support them through the process to survivorship breaking down barriers to care. Jean Sellers, ONC, is focused on changing processes that prevent cancer care thru the NC Oncology Navigator Association. Lay Patient Navigators will volunteer their skills to help bring patients to a medical home. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com
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