Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network

Most cancers are beatable and treatable when caught early. Take a moment today to remind the dads in your life that their health is important and encourage them to seek recommendations from their doctor on cancer screening recommendations. Family history plays an important role in determining when to start some cancer screenings. Ask your family what type of cancers may run in your family.

“This program was a lifeline.” Heidi Varner, a cervical cancer survivor from Midland, Michigan, wants Congress to know that the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program (NBCCEDP) is invaluable.

In 2007, Heidi began experiencing pain and symptoms she knew could be a recurrence of her cervical cancer, which she had previously undergone treatment for. But at the time, as a single mom to three daughters, she couldn’t afford a screening. Without the free screening and treatment, she received through NBCCEDP, Heidi might not have received the care that potentially saved her life.

NBCCEDP provides breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic tests, and treatment referral services to communities that are limited- income, underserved, under-insured, and uninsured. Heidi says without the program, she wouldn’t have been able to detect her cancer and treat it fully. “I’m here today because of this program. Everyone deserves access to the screenings and care they need.”

Congress can reauthorize this lifesaving program by passing the . Send a message to your lawmaker asking them to support this important legislation and help extend this lifeline to those who need it most. https://act.fightcancer.org/a/tell-congress-improve-access-lifesaving-breast-and-cervical-cancer-screenings?utm_source=fb1&utm_campaign=access&utm_id=screens&utm_medium=social&ms=access_screens_social_fb1

“We want to end the saying, ‘if you’ve seen one navigation program, you’ve seen one navigation program’.”

And with this, Heather Ciccarelli, Director of the Patient Navigation Initiative for the (ACS), opened General Session 3. The next hour provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the ACS’s Navigation Capacity Building Grants Program, which aims to advance by capacity building and supporting innovative, sustainable models of .

Heather was joined on stage by representatives from 3 of the 20 grantee sites, Erika Christenson of , Lorena Gayton of , and Christina Payne of , who shared the details of their organizations’ grant projects.

Thank you for sharing this exciting work with us!

Registration is open for our June quarterly meeting. Our agenda includes HPV vaccination and dental integration; latest in pancreatic cancer; and fertility preservation and cancer. We hope you'll join us. Register today!
https://ow.ly/Pe0z50RsMbi

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🌟 Calling All Oncology Nurse Navigators! 🌟

+ is taking part in an advisory panel dedicated to updating the Oncology Nursing Society Nurse Navigator Competencies and we need your help.

Please help us ensure that our updates accurately capture the knowledge and capabilities required for the role of Oncology Nurse Navigator by taking part in this 30-minute survey before May 1, 2024.

📖 As a token of our appreciation, participants can choose between two valuable e-books:
- ONS’s Oncology Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
- Understanding Genomic and Hereditary Cancer Risk: A Handbook for Oncology Nurses

👉 Help us shape the future of oncology nurse navigation, take the survey https://bit.ly/3TLtylK

The White House recognizes April as National Cancer Control Month. In 1998, the CDC established the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program which created cancer control coalitions, like ours, in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Our coalition is part of a nationwide effort to implement effective and sustainable plans to prevent and control cancer. To learn more about this program, visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/ncccp/

Still time to register for the March 14 quarterly meeting! Our agenda includes presentations on the early onset of colorectal cancer; the microbiome and cancer; an advocacy/policy update; and more. This is a virtual program. Register now: https://ow.ly/vJJG50QFHrq

April Meeting Registration is Open!

Please join us 4/11/24 9-12!

Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network (VACPNN) - The Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia The Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network (VACPNN) represents navigators across the state who strive to eradicate barriers and enhance outcomes for patients, families, and the healthcare team through education, networking, and mutual support. Our organization consists of members from around the....

Save the date!!!
Our first meeting of 2024 is coming up!
4/11/24, 9-12
More info to follow soon.

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We bet you’ll recognize one of the authors listed 😉 We couldn’t be more proud to have her on our team.

Patient navigation job roles by levels of experience: Workforce Development Task Group, National Navigation Roundtable The American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable Workforce Development Task Group clarifies how patient navigators’ job roles vary based on level of expertise (Entry, Intermediate, or Advan...

Today, we join millions of people around the world to recognize . Oncology nurses are on the front lines of cancer care and make a difference in patients lives every day. We recognize you and your work to provide your patients with the best cancer care possible. We are honored to be a part of many of nurses' practices, helping them bring quality care to those in need.

This Sunday (Feb 4th) is . More than 10 million people die from each year, and that number is expected to grow. Not every risk factor is changeable, but there are lots of ways to reduce your risk. Find out what you can do at: https://ow.ly/WQl550Qw0yR

January is Cervical Cancer awareness month! Cervical cancer can be prevented and treated, if caught early.

There is still time to register for the next CACV Quarterly Meeting scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 am! We have a great program planned for this virtual meeting. Register now: https://ow.ly/bFB750Q9sWO

Breast cancer clinical trials are critical to improving treatment and creating guidelines for care! There are so many trials available!

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Talk to your doctor to review your family history and ways to reduce your breast cancer risk. Good advice for you and your patients ❤

Are you or your patients at higher risk of ovarian cancer? Certain comorbidities and family histories are associated with higher cancer incidences. Check this out!

We need the help of patients, survivors, and caregivers to change the future of support. Share your cancer experience by taking the survey at https://ow.ly/Sj0q50P6sUN

You don't want to miss the Virginia Cancer Conference 2023! We have a great program planned, including a strategy session on implementing the new . Check our website to learn more about the conference, and register today! http://ow.ly/Q1wX50NOcI2

Nominations for CACV's award program are due by June 30! The award program celebrates individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to cancer control and prevention in Virginia. Three different awards are available: Legislative Advocate of the Year, Member of the Year, and Partner of the Year. Nominate someone today: http://ow.ly/J4WF50O1IfH

Quarterly Meeting June 29th!
There is still time to register!

Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network (VACPNN) - The Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia The Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network (VACPNN) represents navigators across the state who strive to eradicate barriers and enhance outcomes for patients, families, and the healthcare team through education, networking, and mutual support. Our organization consists of members from around the....

Please join us for our Quarterly Meeting coming up on June 29th!
10-1 via Zoom, please register @ https://cancercoalitionofvirginia.org/vacpnn/
We can't wait to see you!

Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network (VACPNN) - The Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia The Virginia Cancer Patient Navigator Network (VACPNN) represents navigators across the state who strive to eradicate barriers and enhance outcomes for patients, families, and the healthcare team through education, networking, and mutual support. Our organization consists of members from around the....

Virginia is excited to host the 7th Annual Southeastern Colorectal Cancer Consortium in Norfolk, June 21-23. Join us to learn the latest in colorectal cancer screening from around the Southeast! Register today at http://ow.ly/tccy50Njlu0