The growing need for cancer patient navigation and how to meet it

NCCN publishes patient resource on genetic testing to guide patient decisionmaking

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network published its first patient resource aimed at informing people about the latest recommendations around hereditary and familial cancer risk. The document provides guidance on testing for inherited genetic mutations that can raise the risk of cancer.

NCCN guidelines updated to include ctDNA-MRD testing recommendation for B-cell lymphoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network included circulating tumor DNA testing in their Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This marks the first-ever inclusion of ctDNA-MRD testing in these guidelines, representing a significant advancement in lymphoma patient care.

January 17, 2025

Vol.51 No.02

In Brief

President’s Cancer Panel urges enhanced patient navigation through technology to improve health equity

The President’s Cancer Panel released a report, Enhancing Patient Navigation with Technology to Improve Equity in Cancer Care, as part of a White House event acknowledging advancements in navigation support for cancer patients over the past year. The report calls on healthcare organizations, policymakers, and technology developers to keep pace with the rapid advancement and adoption of new technology.

December 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.45

Patient navigation benefits health systems, improves care
Initial data presented at the White House come a year after CMS payment began

One year after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made the decision to pay for patient navigation services, data from early adopters show that navigation services are leading to better outcomes, significant cost savings for healthcare systems, and mitigation of health inequities.

NCCN updates CML treatment guidelines following FDA approval of Scemblix for newly diagnosed patients

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network updated its chronic myeloid leukemia treatment guidelines, recommending Scemblix (asciminib) for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP as a category 1-preferred.

November 22, 2024

Vol.50 No.44

In Brief

Cancer Hope Network, Atlantic Health System collaborate to provide mentorship program for patients with cancer

Cancer Hope Network  and  Atlantic Health System have partnered to provide Atlantic Health System patients with cancer and caregivers access to peer mentor volunteers.

September 13, 2024

Vol.50 No.34

The growing need for cancer patient navigation and how to meet it

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NCCN publishes patient resource on genetic testing to guide patient decisionmaking

NCCN guidelines updated to include ctDNA-MRD testing recommendation for B-cell lymphoma

President’s Cancer Panel urges enhanced patient navigation through technology to improve health equity

Patient navigation benefits health systems, improves careInitial data presented at the White House come a year after CMS payment began

NCCN updates CML treatment guidelines following FDA approval of Scemblix for newly diagnosed patients

Cancer Hope Network, Atlantic Health System collaborate to provide mentorship program for patients with cancer

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Patient navigation benefits health systems, improves care
Initial data presented at the White House come a year after CMS payment began