--- title: "Cancer patient navigators at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's nurse navigator program offers personalized guidance and support from diagnosis through treatment, helping patients and families navigate cancer care" url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-patient-navigators" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Cancer patient navigators ![nurse-talking-with-patient-in-office-hero](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/nurse-talking-with-patient-in-office-hero.jpg?h=1358&iar=0&w=3150) # Cancer patient navigators  Get help navigating the healthcare system and making informed decisions about your care with the help of a knowledgeable cancer patient navigator.  ![nurse-talking-with-patient-in-office-hero](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/nurse-talking-with-patient-in-office-hero.jpg?h=1358&iar=0&w=3150) ## Support navigating cancer You don't have to wait for a confirmed diagnosis to get support. Our cancer patient navigators are here from the moment cancer is suspected — through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Think of your navigator as your single point of contact: someone who helps you make sense of the process, coordinates your care, and connects you to the resources you need, when you need them. [We're here](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/whos-on-your-cancer-care-team) to guide, educate, and support you — so you can move through each step with more confidence and less stress. Your navigator can help you and your family: - Find support groups, integrative therapies, and community resources - Coordinate care, keep track of appointments, come with you to visits, and arrange transportation when you need it - Work through financial concerns and connect you with health coverage and assistance programs - Make sense of testing, procedures, and next steps while you're being evaluated for a possible cancer diagnosis Many of our navigators are registered nurses with specialized training and certification in cancer care. They can help you: - Get nutritional support during treatment - Understand your tests, results, and treatment options in plain language - Weigh the benefits of personalized treatment options - Learn whether a clinical trial might be right for you - Prepare for treatments like surgery or chemotherapy - Recover safely at home after treatment ## By the numbers ### 40+ cancer patient navigators are ready to assist you through cancer treatment and recovery. ### 20+ cancer centers offer unmatched cancer care on top of 60+ imaging locations. ### 150+ cancer clinical trials are underway to unlock the next breakthrough cancer treatment. ### Top 100 nationwide for high-quality cancer care and access to innovative clinical trials. ## Conditions - Anal Cancer - [Bile Duct Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Bone Cancer - [Brain Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuro-oncology) - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Esophageal cancer - [Gastrointestinal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer) - [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer) - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - [Kidney cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - [Leukemia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - [Lymphoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - [Myeloma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer) - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - [Thoracic Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Mindfulness as Medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/mindfulness-as-medicine) Decrease anxiety and improve physical and emotional health with awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Health & wellness ### [5 exercises to boost mental health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/mental-health-boosts) Simple exercises and mental health habits can help reduce stress and support your well-being. Learn five ways to boost your mental health. Health & wellness ### [Superfoods: Food as Medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/superfoods-food-as-medicine) Eating foods packed with antioxidants can help keep you healthy and protect against disease. ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Need High-Cost Specialty Meds? A Navigator May Be the Answer ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/need-high-cost-specialty-meds-a-navigator-may-be-the-answer-2023563861) - [Patient story ### Navigating Lung Cancer With Heart ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/navigating-lung-cancer-with-heart-2033728994) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza 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