
Lavinia Dobrea, RN, MS, OCN
The Center for Cancer Prevention and TreatmentSt Joseph Hospital
Orange, CA
Authored Items
Shelly Cummings, MS, CGC1, Lavinia Dobrea, RN, MS, OCN, Joann N. Bodurtha, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACMG, Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS, Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN, Leigha Senter-Jamieson, MS, LGC, Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
October 2, 2019 | October 2019 Vol 10, No 10
Incorporating genetics and genomics in oncology nursing care is key to advancing treatment modalities and care for current and future patients.
Claire White, BSN, RN, CPHON, Laura Hynes, MA, BSN, RN, Lucy J. Gansauer, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP, Mary Van Cleave, BSN, RN, OCN, Lavinia Dobrea, RN, MS, OCN, Amy Meleason, BSN, RN, OCN, Daniel McGough, BS, CCRP
August 5, 2019 | August 2019 Vol 10, No 8
What you need to know about discussing clinical trials with your patients.
June 11, 2019 | June 2019 Vol 10, No 6
Navigators can help patients understand genetic aspects of cancer and its treatment. Here’s how.
November 29, 2018 | Best Practices in Lung Cancer – November 2018 Vol 9
Immunotherapy drugs work by boosting the immune system so that a person’s own immune system works smarter to identify and destroy any cancer cells.
September 17, 2018 | September 2018 Vol 9, No 9
Nurse and patient navigators are uniquely qualified to advocate for minority participation in oncology clinical trials.
August 14, 2018 | August 2018 Vol 9, No 8
Patient navigators are increasingly recognized for their critical role in helping patients make their way through complex healthcare systems, all the way from screening to treatment adherence. Clinical trials are a vital part of high-quality cancer care, and navigators have become invaluable in facilitating patient awareness and access to trials, while also normalizing the clinical trial process and dispelling myths.
April 10, 2018 | April 2018 Vol 9, No 4
The co-chairs of the AONN+ Clinical Trials Committee discuss the roles of navigators and researchers in clinical trials, barriers to clinical trials that navigators can mitigate, and helpful tips and talking points to consider when talking about clinical trials with patients.
Last modified: November 30, 2018