Your Everyday Provider: The Role of Oncology Nurses

May 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST

Rose Gerber, MS, Advocacy Chat host and COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education, will be joined by Shannon Besselman, RN, BSN, a clinical manager for Northwest Medical Specialties for a discussion of the roles that oncology nurses play in community oncology practices.

Previous Advocacy Chats

Each month, a special guest joins COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy & Education, Rose Gerber for a conversation on oncology and advocacy-related topics.

A prepared advocate is an effective advocate. That’s why COA and CPAN are working to provide advocates with the latest information on policy changes. As a new year begins, ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to advocate for local, affordable cancer care.

View all past chats with full video playback, notes, and session slides.

Previous Advocacy Chats

Each month, a special guest joins COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy & Education, Rose Gerber for a conversation on oncology and advocacy-related topics.

A prepared advocate is an effective advocate. That’s why COA and CPAN are working to provide advocates with the latest information on policy changes. As a new year begins, ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to advocate for local, affordable cancer care.

View all past chats with full video playback, notes, and session slides.

  • CPAN Year in Review 2024

    December 4, 2024 12:00 pm

    2024 has been a productive year for community oncology advocates. COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, and two CPAN Chapter Advocacy Leaders, met on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the wins secured for community oncology practices and their patients, the growth of CPAN, and looking forward to 2025.

  • What to Know About Open Enrollment

    November 13, 2024 12:00 pm

    During the annual open enrollment period, you can choose a new health care plan or adjust your current one. For patients with cancer, this period is the time when you can make changes to optimize the coverage you need. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET, the COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) host Rose Gerber, MS, and guest speaker Kathy Oubre, MS, discussed common types of coverage, changes in coverage from 2024 to 2025, how to navigate the insurance marketplace, and what type of coverage is best for your needs.

  • The Role of Pharmacists in Community Oncology

    October 16, 2024 12:00 pm

    The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met for a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, October 16, at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about the importance of pharmacists to independent community oncology practices.

  • Providing Cancer Care for Rural Patients

    September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

    The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) gathered for a conversation on the challenges and rewards of treating patients with cancer in rural areas on Wednesday, September 18, at 12 p.m. ET.

  • Health Equity and Patient Care

    July 17, 2024 12:00 pm

    The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met for a virtual Advocacy Chat to discuss health equity on Wednesday, July 17 at 12 p.m. ET.