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The Untapped Powers of Your Nurse Navigator

The Untapped Powers of Your Nurse Navigator

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When you're diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, everything feels overwhelming. But there's one member of your care team who can make all the difference: your nurse navigator. In this episode, we explore how these specialized advocates help you tackle financial barriers, protect life milestones, and ensure your treatment plan aligns with what matters most to you. From asking the right questions at appointments to accessing resources you didn't know existed, we break down how to get the most from this crucial relationship and what to do if you don't have this support. About Lilly Shockney Lilly Shockney is the former administrative director of the Breast Center at Johns Hopkins and co-founder of the Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators. She continues to serve on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is a leading voice in patient advocacy and cancer survivorship programs. In this episode, we explore: (02:54) Three essential questions your navigator should ask at every visit (05:24) How to advocate for yourself when navigator support falls short (09:29) The three biggest practical barriers: finances, transportation, and work (11:24) Financial resources specifically available for metastatic breast cancer patients (12:34) Protecting life milestones and timing treatment around what matters (15:26) Preparing questions and getting the most from oncology appointments (16:52) Nine elements for taking control of the rest of your life (20:55) Gone from our sight: by Rev. Luther F. Beecher. Reframing end-of-life conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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