North Carolina Oncology Navigator Association - NCONA

North Carolina Oncology Navigator Association - NCONA NCONA was created in 2008 to serve as an organization to promote cancer patient navigation in North Carolina. The landscape is changing.

Today, patient navigation is a model of healthcare delivery built around the patient and created to reduce barriers to care. WHAT WE DO

The purpose of the North Carolina Navigator Assocation- NCONA is to provide a network for collaboration amongst patient navigators across NC. A patient navigator may include a nurse, social worker, care coordinator, community health worker, community educator, co

mmunity ambassador or lay patient navigator. Patient navigation saves lives and improves cancer outcomes. NCONA is committed to work collaboratively with all cancer programs and organizations across the state to ensure every patient living in NC has access to appropriate cancer care. It is imperative that hospitals and communities work together to reach and service our patients most in need. WHAT IS A PATIENT NAVIGATOR? What is Patient Navigation? Patient navigation in cancer care refers to individualized assistance offered to patients, families and families to help overcome health system and community barriers to care. The intent is for all patients to have access to quality medical and psychosocial care, from pre-diagnosis through all phases of the cancer journey.

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When every second counts, you need more than instinct. You need a plan. From SIADH and increased intracranial pressure to the emerging challenges of CAR-T and checkpoint inhibitors, oncologic emergencies don't wait. Neither should your preparation.

Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: Traditional and Emerging (first edition) gives clinicians the practical, systems-based strategies to identify, intervene, and manage—fast. Order your print or digital copy today. https://bit.ly/3SmOJxx

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The time between cancer treatments can be stressful and uncertain for patients managing difficult side effects at home. That is where Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is stepping in to make a massive difference. 🩺✨

By utilizing daily digital symptom tracking, oncology teams can stay connected with patients in real time. Instead of waiting for a health crisis to happen, providers can catch worsening symptoms—like severe fatigue, dehydration, or pain—early.

The results are powerful: fewer emergency room visits, fewer unexpected hospitalizations, and a much higher quality of life for patients undergoing treatment. Technology is helping keep cancer care proactive, personal, and safe. 🌟

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When a serious health diagnosis occurs, who should find out first? The answer often depends entirely on culture. 🩺🌏

In many family-centered communities, a diagnosis is shared with the family first. Driven by a desire to protect their loved one from emotional distress, many relatives initially choose to conceal the news.

Yet, there is a big disconnect: while nearly 90% of patients want to know the truth about their health, only about 50% of families prefer open disclosure.

This journey isn't a single conversation—it is a fluid process. Families constantly adjust what they share as treatment progresses, trying to balance protection with a patient's right to know. Understanding these cultural differences is key to supporting families while still respecting patient autonomy. ❤️

Fore more information: https://bit.ly/4ej81eq

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