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Advice for Newly-Diagnosed Patients with Cancer

Sharon Gentry encourages patients who have just been diagnosed with cancer to inquire about connecting with a navigator.
Video Library – January 23, 2017
Sharon S. Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
Breast Nurse Navigator
Novant Health: Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, NC
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