Zarek Mena

As a Patient Navigator I serve as a sense of direction within the healthcare maze. I provide resources, improve outcomes & remove barriers. (pronouns she/her)

[President's Cancer Panel @PresCancerPanel]

We must “focus technology to efficiently connect people to trained, compassionate people with shared lived experiences” Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman @GWCancer presenting now on policies impacting patient access to #PatientNavigation. #Tech4CancerNavigation

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

@GWCancer @PresCancerPanel Thank you Dr. Pratt-Chapman for representing our (patient navigator’s) voice and acknowledging the importance of patient inclusion through the entire process.

[Tambre Leighn, MA, CPC she/her @tambreleighn]

When my late husband was diagnosed with cancer, I actually became a certified massage therapist and reflexologist while working full time in film production to do all I could to ease his suffering. I didn’t have data like this but I knew it helped 👇👇

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

This!!!!

[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

Important takeaways: There’s no better proven equity intervention than #PatientNav. Investing in patient navigation isn’t only the right thing to do, but it’s good from a health economics perspective—happier, healthier patients leads to better outcomes.
#CancerNationalForum

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

Such an honor to finally meeting @arifkamalmd #CancerNationalForum #PatientNav @ACSCAN

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

@ACSCAN feeling inspired at #CancerNationalForum with like minded passionate colleague, partners and stake holders addressing #patientnav @NuvanceHealth

[American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network @ACSCAN]

Great discussion with our panelists on ROI through #PatientNav: Meeting patients where they are, investing in patient education, providing guidance and continued support, & encouraging patients to use their voices can lead to better quality of life and more. #CancerNationalForum

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

Let’s improve the lives of cancer patients & their families #CancerNationalForum #PatientNav @ACSCAN

[AONN+ @OncNav]

We've come to the end of a fantastic week at #AONNAnnual2022. Thank you to all who attended for bringing your knowledge, insight, and energy. Share your thoughts on the conference below!

Safe travels home, and we'll see you next year for #AONNMidyear2023 in Orlando, FL!

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

@tamikafelder #AONNAnnual2022 powerful speaker… that gave me a virtual hug during Q&A!

[A Klein | Author: More Mighty than Cancer @FcancerAK]

During my first meeting with the breast surgeon, I was given a book, this same book (earlier edition). It was handed out to all new breast cancer patients.
I'm happy and honored to now be included in this book's recommended reading section.
@ThanksCancer
#moremightythancancer

[Chelsey Gomez | Artist & Cancer Community Advocate @ohyouresotough]

Instead of saying something like, “Let me know if you need anything” … here are a few simple actions you can take to support a cancer patient.

It’s all about taking the burden off the patient. Don’t always assume they will ask for help. Most of us won’t.

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

@tamikafelder @FLOTUS @IamCervivor Love this!!

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

#NNTR22 @NNRTnews Trusted leaders on NNRT Call to Action Series. …There is so much good work to do!

[Mary Beth Collins @marb1111]

Just in case you need to hear it again: if you survive cancer, you just get to live however you can. It wasn’t a barter. You aren’t required to do research, be a doctor/nurse, advocate, or be an inspiration for others. Surviving -and living your best life- is enough. 🥰

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

I believe we can end cancer as we know it and even cure cancers once and for all.

[ACS National Navigation Roundtable @NNRTnews]

Join the discussion with NNRT leaders on the important roles in oncology patient navigation and their work: @CUSystem @FoxChaseCancer @BiziFranklin @e_paskett @OncNav

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

@drdonsdizon Oh Dr.Dizon 💔 Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time 🙏 I try to handle grief better but this will never make sense in my heart.

[Zarek Mena @PatientNavZ]

@tamikafelder So happy for you!

[Chelsey Gomez | Artist & Cancer Community Advocate @ohyouresotough]

Salty Sunday: anonymous confessions from the cancer community.