Many people who are screened for cancer may not get the prescribed care as they are lost to follow-up. Similarly, cancer patients may not get the best support during their treatment process due to a lack of resources to guide them through the care process. The Cancer Control and Patient Navigation Project seeks to harmonize the approach to cancer early detection, diagnosis, and treatment in Abia State of Nigeria.
Using a blended-learning approach, we provide a rich, course that trains students and healthcare professionals on how to become competent in cancer control and the use of clinical pathways for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers. The course also teaches about Patient Navigation, i.e. how to guide patients through different phases of their 'cancer journey'. Participants will learn how to use the new, online patient navigation system develop by Obong University and Marjorie Bash Foundation.
Featured topics include:
- Overview of clinical pathways for breast, and cervical cancers
- Basics of patient navigation and the use of online patient navigation software
- How to manage cancer patient support groups (in person and online)
