Eucharia Borden, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Homelessness is a significant barrier to cancer care. An oncology social worker gives pointers on addressing barriers and obtaining pertinent information.

My cancer center doesn’t have an expert dedicated to addressing the financial needs of our oncology patients. What are some trusted, key resources that I can refer patients to?

What can be done to avoid misinformation and establish trust between the patient and caregiver and the oncology nurse?

A presentation of a patient navigation model that functions as a multidisciplinary team effort.

Some of my oncology nurse colleagues give patients their personal cell phone numbers. Sometimes I feel like I’m the odd one for not giving my number when patients ask if they can text me. Am I behind the times?

How much of what’s online is off limits? A review of ethics, principles, and guidelines for nurse and social worker behaviors regarding online searches.

Please clarify the role and responsibilities of oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) vs those of the oncology social workers (OSWs).

Cultural humility is a different perspective on nurse-patient communication than cultural competence. Eucharia Borden, an oncology social worker, explains their difference and how it can improve your care for patients of minority cultures.