navigating breast cancer patients by: jennifer campos rn, bsn, ocn, cbpn-ic
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Navigating Breast Cancer Patients
By: Jennifer Campos RN, BSN, OCN, CBPN-IC
Navigation began….. In 1990 by Dr. Harold P Freeman in Harlem.
Why? Because of obstacles faced in accessing care:
Financial barriers (lack of insurance, underinsured)
Logistic barriers (lack of transportation, living far from healthcare providers, lack of follow-up care, lack of understandable cancer information.
Sociocultural barriers (limited support, unable to understand information).
Patient Population Referred from: Family physicians,
Obgyn, surgeons, urgent care centers, NP’s, area outreach (Amarillo Area of Breast Health Coalition)
Ages from 24 to late 90s. Women and men
Great Efforts for DetectionWhat do we do when Breast Cancer is diagnosed???
Once Diagnosed Obtain medical history and family historyAdditional diagnostic tests evaluatedReferrals made:
Medical OncologistRadiation OncologistSurgeonCardiologist (at times)
Demands on the Healthcare System Timely information Treatments Available resources Better communication Emotional support
Bridge Community Partner
We serve to be “supportive guides”
We hold their hands
Encourage their steps
At times we wipe their tears
Navigation Purpose Break through the
barriers. Identify individual
needs Reduce delays in
accessing care Comprehensive
assessment (mental, medical, and social)
Provide-support and education
Advocate Provide community
resources Address
survivorship- there is life after cancer.
Coordinator
Navigation is to Close the Gap
“What is my purpose?” Not to redirect care Reduce fear and anxiety with education Gain trust by being truthful Address the elephant in the room
“death” Allow any emotion Comfort with time, touch, and eye
contact.
Breaking Through Barriers Listen without judgment (brainstorm out
loud) Encourage them to stay involved Never give false hope
Truth with compassion Give them hope (medical advancement)
Our Area’s Breakthroughs Women Events
Wise Women Hablando Walmart Pink Event-
Hereford County Extention
– Health fairs
Additional Fundings for detection: CPRIT Grant Komen BCCS Small local
hospital contribution
Reach out further Medical Assistance:
Hospital/clinic payment plans
Co-pay assistance Drug assistance
oncologyRX (oral and IV chemo therapies)
Drug companies
Foundations
Panhandle Cancer Cure Foundation
211 League House ACS Living Beyond
Cancer
Future By 2015 patient navigation will become
the standard of care for all cancer programs accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) –Swanson, Jay. Oncology Issues. “Growing a Navigation Program”. July-August 2012.
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