Cancer Patient Navigators 

Support Navigating Cancer

Cancer patient navigators can begin supporting you before a cancer diagnosis is confirmed. They serve as a single point of contact, helping you understand the diagnostic process, coordinate care and access resources from the moment cancer is suspected through treatment and recovery.

• They offer guidance, education, support and case management to help you navigate each step with greater confidence and less stress.
• Your navigator can help you and your family:
• Access support groups, integrative therapies and community resources
• Coordinate care, keep track of medical appointments, attend appointments with you and help arrange transportation when needed
• Manage financial concerns related to care and connect you with health coverage and assistance programs
• Understand testing, procedures and next steps while you are undergoing evaluation for a possible cancer diagnosis

Many of our patient navigators are registered nurses with specialty knowledge and certification in cancer care. They can assist with:

• Nutritional support during treatment
• Explaining diagnostic tests, results and treatment options in simple, easy-to-understand terms
• Exploring the benefits and considerations of personalized treatment options
• Evaluating and discussing clinical trials
• Preparing for surgical and nonsurgical treatments, such as chemotherapy
• Understanding how to manage recovery at home after surgery or treatment