COA’s Crystal Ball: What to Expect from Cancer Policy in the Year Ahead 2024
The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) held a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET.
CPAN’s Advocacy Year in Review: Highlights from 2023
The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met for a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET.
Knowledge As Power After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Join the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 12 p.m. ET for a discussion on pancreatic cancer and the unique challenges it presents. COA's Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, will be joined by Let's Win Founding Executive Director Cindy Price Gavin. Let's Win is dedicated to sharing information about pancreatic cancer, connecting patients with physicians and the latest treatments, and promoting the latest research around this disease.
The Role of Pharmacists in Community Oncology
October was National Pharmacist Month, so it was fitting that this Advocacy Chat examined the role pharmacists play as part of the cancer care team.
What to Know About Open Enrollment Date & Time
On Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET, listeners learned what common types of coverage you can expect to see, how to navigate the insurance marketplace, and what type of coverage is best for you. COA's Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, was joined by Kathy Oubre, CEO of Pontchartrain Cancer Center in Louisiana. Kathy shared her experiences counseling patients on what to look for in a good plan and how to overcome typical challenges encountered during the sign-up process.
The COA Policy and Advocacy Mid-Year Update
We took stock of the policy landscape for the July .....
A Conversation About Cancer Survivorship
Join the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) for a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, June 21 at noon ET.
Clinical Trials in the Community Oncology Setting: Positive Impact on Patient Care
Join COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, and Colleen Lewis, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Vice President, Nursing & Research Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, will discuss Clinical Trials in the Community Oncology Setting and the positive impacts on patient care.
The Impact of Health Equity on Cancer Care
Join COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, and Audrey Davis, LPC, PM-LPC, Director of Health Equity, Cancer Support Community, will discuss how patients are affected by various socioeconomic factors, what can be done to alleviate the negative impacts of these factors, and how organizations like COA and Cancer Support Community are working to increase health equity for all patients.
Evidence Based Nutrition for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Join Rose Gerber, MS, COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education, and special guest, Jennifer Lafferty, MS, RD, CSO, Clinical Oncology Nutritionist Supervisor, American Oncology Network (AON), to learn about the importance of evidence-based nutrition recommendation for cancer patients and survivors at all stages of the cancer care continuum. Jennifer will share her insight into how oncology nutrition benefits patients including better management of treatment symptoms, faster healing and recovery, improved treatment tolerance and more.
