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The Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series is a free continuing education program that provides a forum to educate primary care providers (PCPs) who may have patients who are cancer survivors about how to better understand and care for survivors in the primary care setting. Continuing education credits (CEs) are available at no cost to participants for each 1-hour module.
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caSNP E-News
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November 2014
Vol 2, Issue 11
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The GW Cancer Institute's Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation and Policy (caSNP) E-News provides information on relevant articles, trends and updates in the fields of navigation and survivorship along with current and upcoming caSNP programs and initiatives.
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| News from GW Cancer Institute | Patient Navigator Competencies
The GW Cancer Institute created core competencies for non-clinically licensed patient navigators using a highly collaborative, multi-stage process from January 2013 through August 2014. We are developing a free, online training based on the competencies that will be available in December 2014. Download the overview and competencies. #PatientNavigation
NCCCP Navigation Assessment Tool Webinar
The GW Cancer Institute will host a webinar providing an overview of the NCI Community Cancer Centers Program Navigation Assessment Tool on November 19, 2014 at noon ET. Register now! #caSNPwebinar
Join our caSNP LinkedIn Group!
In response to your expressed interests in sharing best practices and connecting to discuss survivorship and navigation issues, we've launched a caSNP LinkedIn group! This group serves as a forum for health care professionals to discuss cancer patient navigation, survivorship and patient-centered care. Please join us!
Cancer Control Technical Assistance Portal (TAP) is live!
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| In the News |
Case-Based, Weekly Tumor Boards May Improve Survival and Boost Clinical Trial Participation
Results of a Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance Consortium study indicated a link between physicians' tumor board participation and patients' outcomes and clinical trials participation. Read more from Oncology Nursing News.
Lowering Medical Costs Through the Sharing of Savings by Physicians and Patients: Inclusive Shared Savings
Cancer treatment options may often be similar in effectiveness but vary greatly in cost. This article, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, introduces the concept of inclusive shared savings as an option to lower medical costs through savings shared between patients and providers. Read the article.
Communication Skills Training for Health Professionals Working with People Who Have Cancer
Published in Cancer Nursing, this summary provides an overview of the literature on communication skills training for health care professionals of varying disciplines and its implications for patient health status and satisfaction. Find out more.
Why Shared Decision Making May Not Be That Simple
This article published on NewsWorks.com explores how shared decision making is unique for individual patients, which can have implications for cancer treatment and outcomes. Read more.
Palliative Care? But I Am Not Dying!
Published on Engaging the Patient.com, this article highlights the distinction between palliative care and end-of-life care. The discussion addresses the importance of understanding how palliative services can be beneficial for controlling symptoms due to chronic illnesses. Read the article.
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Resources for Health Care Professionals
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ASCO Survivorship Resource
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) just released a newly updated survivorship care plan form, which oncology professionals use to provide survivors with detailed information about the given treatment, the need for future check-ups and tests and potential long-term late effects.The new version has been streamlined and can be downloaded in Cancer.Net's Survivorship section or found as part of the ASCO Answers Guide to Survivorship (PDF), ASCO's newest resource for patients finishing active treatment.
Two Free Apps Help Manage Cancer Symptoms and Coordinate Care
According to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), two mobile applications for iOS/iPhone and Android are now available for cancer survivors. The apps, Self-Care During Cancer Treatment and My Care Plan, provide education on management of symptoms and care coordination after treatment. Find out more.
The LIVESTRONG Care Plan
OncoLink's LIVESTRONG Care Plan is a free resource for survivors of adult cancers, with information on the symptoms of their cancer treatment. The tool guides patients through the creation of a survivorship care plan to be discussed with their health care team. Learn more.
Current Issues in Cancer Care Webinar
NCCS held a webinar on September 17 as part of their Cancer Policy Advocate Training program. The webinar provides a general overview of the current state of cancer policy issues including FDA approval paths, payment reform proposals, quality measurement in cancer, pricing, the shifting of the site of cancer care and the language of cancer. Access the archived webinar.
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