Breast cancer is the second-most common form of cancer in women with 13% expected to develop the disease at some time in their life. Breast cancer can also happen to men — though it makes up for 1% or less of all breast cancer diagnoses. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the ideal time to…
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Inspiring Patient Stories – Jane’s Story
From Caregiver to Cancer Survivor Jane was feeding her horses on a beautiful fall evening with good temperatures and no wind. Sitting close by in his wheelchair was Don, Jane’s husband of 17 years. He wasn’t feeling well so he went back to the house to wait for dinner. Now all alone, Jane was carrying…
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The Crucial Role Nurses Play in Oncology
Nurses Week takes place May 6 – May 12 and spotlights the millions of nurses across the country who devote their lives to helping others in their time of physical, emotional and spiritual need. Nurses play an essential role in oncology care, especially throughout the community-based clinics that make up American Oncology Network (AON). They…
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The Importance of a Patient-Centric Approach
At American Oncology Network (AON), we encourage our practices to adopt a patient-centric approach and deliver exceptional care with compassion and kindness. It’s a method of care delivery that supports the value-based care model, which has revolutionized healthcare by rewarding providers based on their delivery of the highest quality patient care. One of our practices,…
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Delivering More Personalized Care
The good news is cancer survival rates are rising. The bad news is the cost of treating cancer is also increasing causing a financial burden for patients with a cancer diagnosis. In a survey conducted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2018, 60% of respondents indicated they worry about the financial burden of…
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