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Presenter: 
Matthew P. Mumber, MD
Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncology

Sponsor: Blue Ridge AHEC

Session Description: When a patient is diagnosed with cancer he or she can become overwhelmed. Undergoing various treatments and dealing with healthcare professionals from different specialties like radiologists, pharmacists, and oncologists can be a lot to handle. Because of this, a new specialty has developed—the Patient Navigator. A patient navigator will offer medical guidance, act as a support group, and walk patients and their families through the cancer treatment process. This program will discuss the importance of patient navigation in the cancer continuum.

Session Objectives:

1. Define Patient Navigation
2. Explain the benefits of a coordinated navigation program for patients with cancer
3. Describe the levels of cancer care and the role of the patient navigator at each step

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