Creating an Easier Path for Head/Neck Cancer Patients

Recently, an article was published in the Leader about my work with patients with head or neck cancer. The response has been great, with the most-asked question being about the pathway I created to help patients and caregivers navigate through and receive improved access to care. How did I create this pathway? The first thing I did was listen to patients and caregivers discuss what they wished they knew before treatment started. After years of listening, I realized something had to change for them. From this realization came the idea of designing a pathway so all treating partners—as well as patients and caregivers—understood the process, what to expect and how to prepare for next steps. After deciding to create this process pathway and getting it approved by the hospital cancer board ...

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