Abstract
Purpose Patient Navigation (PN) has the potential to increase timely utilization of cancer prevention, early detection and treatment services among underserved populations. Few such navigators exist in community-based settings. Tongans in Southern California experience some of the largest cancer health disparities in the state. In addressing breast and cervical cancer, a pilot project was launched with the aim to increase cancer screening, treatment and support for Tongan American women ages 40 and above through cancer-related PN services.
Highlights
Patient Navigation (PN) has the potential to increase timely utilization of cancer prevention, early detection and treatment services among underserved populations
In addressing breast and cervical cancer, a pilot project was launched with the aim to increase cancer screening, treatment and support for Tongan American women ages 40 and above through cancer-related PN services
The project consisted of assessment of patient-level barriers to screening, identifying and recruiting women for screening, and providing screening support and PN services to patients and their families
Summary
Patient Navigation (PN) has the potential to increase timely utilization of cancer prevention, early detection and treatment services among underserved populations. Few such navigators exist in community-based settings. Tongans in Southern California experience some of the largest cancer health disparities in the state. In addressing breast and cervical cancer, a pilot project was launched with the aim to increase cancer screening, treatment and support for Tongan American women ages 40 and above through cancer-related PN services
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