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How Patient Navigators Can Help You Get Through a Cancer Journey

Written by Cancer Health | December 09, 2024

Andrea Dwyer, director of the Colorado Cancer Screening Program, highlights the vital role of patient navigation in overcoming health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, by providing tailored support through cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Dwyer emphasizes the need for more widespread implementation of oncology navigation to ensure equity, especially as Medicare and insurance companies begin to reimburse for these services.