AONN+ Conference Abstracts

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is the only public hospital in Kenya delivering comprehensive cancer care.

The Effect of Early Detection and Treatment of Early-Stage Lung Cancer on the Thoracic Navigator Role

Maritza Chicas, RN, BSN, OCN, Raizalie Roman, RN, BSN, OCN, Kathleen Sevedge, RN, MA, AOCN, Jeanne Kenna, RN, OCN, CRNI, Angela Miller, RN, BSN, OCN, MEd, Laura Beaupre, RN, BSN, OCN, CN-BN, Jane Zubia, RN, OCN, CN-BN, Cynthia Smith, RN, BSN, OCN, MA, Alyssa Pauls, RN, BSN, OCN, Tracy Walczer, RN, BSN, OCN

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

With preventive screening, increased focus on early detection, and advances in treatment in lung cancer, the multidisciplinary approach at Lehigh Valley Health Network Cancer Institute (LVHN-CI) continues to evolve, providing innovative care to this patient population.

The Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator and Using a Multidisciplinary Approach to Improve Timeliness of Care of Lung Cancer Patients in a Community Medical Center

Kammi Fox-Kay, MSN, RN, AOCNS, ONN-CG(T), Karen Gersch, MD, FACS, FACC, Julia Saylors, MD, Yanis Bellil, MD, Angela Holten, BA, RRT-RCP, Sarah Weaver, BSN, RN

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Throughout a patient’s cancer care continuum, oncology nurses provide care as well as educational and emotional support to patients and families during a very difficult time.

Using Qualitative Research to Develop a Health Insurance Navigation Program for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Colin Ponzani, BA, Anne C. Kirchhoff, PhD, MPH, Karen Donelan, PhD, Giselle K. Perez, PhD, Karen Kuhlthau, PhD, Emily Kaiser, BA, Karely Mann, BS, Elyse R. Park, PhD, MPH

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Due to complex healthcare needs throughout the lifespan, access to quality health insurance is essential for childhood cancer survivors.

Utilizing a Nurse Navigator to Decrease No-Show Rates in a Hematology Clinic

Cheryl F. Turner, BSN, RN, OCN

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Across diagnoses, patients have varying no-show (NS) rates for provider visits.

Advancing Care in the Breast Cancer Population Through Nutrition Education, Culinary Skills Instruction, and Relational Connection

Poppy Patterson, BBA, RN, Julie Pederson, BSW, RN, OCN, CBCN, Sheila Hunt, BA, RN, OCN, Carolyn Woods, LD

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Nutritional support for cancer patients is often a challenge.

Developing a Patient/Provider Discussion Tool for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Claire Saxton, Maria B. Gonzalo, MS, Sheri Walters, BSW, MPH, Jenny Karubian, MA, Amelia Roberts, MPH, Alexandra K. Zaleta, PhD

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

The National Cancer Institute estimates more than 20,000 people will be diagnosed and over 163,000 people will be living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the United States in 2019.

Early Referral to Palliative Care in Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancers

Annie Nelson, MSN, CNL, Jill Waggoner, DNP, APRN-CNP, Kelly Carlson, MHA, BSN, Amber Allen, BSN, OCN, Gwen Reker, MSN, RN, Sandi Froke, BSN, OCN, Danielle McClennen, BSN, OCN, Jon Bleeker, MD

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers carry high mortality rates and symptom burdens.

GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Helping Meet Patients’ Educational and Support Needs

Kim Parham, BSN, RN, CN-BN, Leah Fine, MBA

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

The GO₂ Foundation for Lung Cancer (GO₂) is transforming what it means to live with lung cancer.

Engage, Inform, and Empower: The Cancer Advocacy & Patient Education Initiative

Cheryl Bellomo, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN, Amy Jo Pixley, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG(T), Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

The diagnosis of cancer evokes a life-threatening reaction that can immediately hinder the quality of life (QOL) of an individual and their family.