TY - BOOK AU - Doerfler-Evans, Ruth E TI - Shifting paradigms continued-the emergence and the role of nurse navigator. [Review] SN - 2072-1439 PY - 2016/// KW - IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED KW - MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center KW - Journal Article KW - Review N2 - Lung Cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in men and women worldwide with a 52% 5 year survival rate when localized disease is discovered. A disheartening factor is that only 15% of lung cancer is detected at this early stage. Prompt treatment for the patient depends on diagnosis and staging. The thoracic/pulmonary oncology nurse navigator (ONN) plays a pivotal role in a rapid diagnostic and treatment pathway facilitating timely access to care and reducing barriers to treatment for the lung cancer patient. In this review, the author provides a perspective on the history, current role, and potential future role of the ONN UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2016.04.03 ER -