From Your Navigator

According to the National Adult Literacy Survey, approximately 1 in 5 American adults has a low literacy level or lacks the necessary literacy skills to navigate our healthcare system. Read More ›

When the body is healing, energy is directed toward repairing the cells that have been damaged by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation; this often leads to an energy deficit described as fatigue and weariness. Read More ›

The use of oral chemotherapy drugs is expected to more than double in the next several years. Oral drugs offer many advantages to patients, including greater convenience, flexibility, and less disruption of daily activities for patients, their families, and caregivers. Read More ›

Here is a look at the role of the navigator by oncology nurse navigator Cheryl Bellomo. Read More ›

Nurse navigator Marian Gilmore, RN, OCN, shares her moving story of fulfilling her dream of becoming a nurse. Read More ›

Clinical trials may be a good treatment option for some patients with cancer, but these trials can be difficult to understand. Read More ›

When first diagnosed with cancer, the diagnosis, treatment options, and choices can be overwhelming. Your oncology navigator can help you sort through some of the confusion. Read More ›

The care of patients with cancer and their families involves a team approach from the time of diagnosis and along the continuum of care. Read More ›

Early identification of the unwanted symptoms of cancer and of treatment helps to improve the quality of life of patients and increase their trust in the healthcare system. Read More ›

You have just been diagnosed with cancer, and one of the first people you meet on your healthcare team is introduced as a navigator. “A what?” you think. “I need doctors, not a GPS!” But overtime, you will realize this person is a great guide. Read More ›