Patients greatly benefit from the services of a Nurse Navigator in ways such as:
• Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the patient’s questions or support
• Ensures continuity of care between the primary care physician and specialists
• Guides both the patient and family members through the treatment process
• Educates and supports each patient empowering them to make informed treatment decisions
• Assesses reproductive status and preserves fertility prior to chemo/radiation therapy
• Avails patients with an array of resources for such things as financial assistance, support
groups, transportation to and from medical appointments and genetic testing
