Cancer Navigation Charting the Path Forward for Low Income Women of Color

Passion and compassion for low income women of color is not an issue of lacking empathy, scientific or medical care. It is a social issue. Health care providers do their best to support, encourage, treat, and motivate those living with cancer; but many do not have the resources, training, or preparation to work as effectively as possible with patients from marginalized groups in a relatable and non-judgmental way. Cancer Navigation: Charting the Path Forward for Low Income Women of Color is a practical quick-reference resource for U.S. health care providers working with marginalized women throughout the cancer continuum. From community preventative outreach to survivorship, this accessible guidebook is a vital resource for physicians, social workers, case managers, and other cancer care providers who seek to provide more equitable care for low income women of color.

Anjanette Wells, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work

Vetta L. Sanders Thompson, M.PH., Ph.D., is Professor of Public Health, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Center on Urban Research & Public Policy, Washington University in St. Louis

Will Ross, M.PH., M.D., is Professor of Medicine, The School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Carol Camp Yeakey, Ph.D., is Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences & Founding Director, Interdisciplinary Program in Urban Studies, Center on Urban Research & Public Policy, Washington University in St. Louis

Sheri Notaro, M.PH., Ph.D., is Associate Dean, The Graduate School and Director of the Chancellor's Graduate Fellowship Program, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis