Patient Navigation in the Cancer Experience
January 21, 2014
Hosted by Cancer Support Community
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Episode Description
What is patient navigation? Cancer Support Community guest host Linda House discusses this topic with Lillie Shockney, a registered nurse and an expert on patient navigation during the cancer experience. Lillie has been the administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center since 1997. A two-time breast cancer survivor, published author and nationally recognized speaker on the subject of breast cancer, Lillie has worked tirelessly to improve the care of breast cancer patients around the world. On today’s show, Linda and Lillie will define patient navigation, explore case studies and show how this kind of patient-centered care is having an impact on patients and the health care community.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community
Tuesdays at 1 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel
Frankly Speaking about Cancer is a program that inspires, educates, and empowers patients, survivors, and caregivers living with cancer. Hosted by the Cancer Support Community, this award-winning show features health professionals, elected leaders, advocates, and celebrities who share their insights and experiences. Timely and relevant, each episode helps us live well with cancer. Join the Cancer Support Community Tuesday afternoons at 1 P.M. PT and 4 P.M. ET on the Voice America Health and Wellness network.
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