Cancer Nurse Navigators

From diagnosis to recovery, Main Line Health provides supportive care through all stages of cancer treatment for you and your loved ones. We’re dedicated to healing our neighbors with kindness, compassion and high-quality treatment. 
Breast Cancer Survivors

About cancer nurse navigators

Think of us as your personal guides through your cancer treatment. As nurse navigators, we know that cancer journeys are different for every patient and can come with a wide range of emotions, but it’s our mission and passion to help you through each stage with empathy and understanding.

At Main Line Health, nurse navigators are registered nurses with specialized training to help you through each stage of care. Your nurse navigator will teach you about your cancer and treatment, advocate for your best interests and help you stay organized so you can focus on healing. We’ll also help you find financial advisors, social workers and support groups should you need them. Our philosophy is to treat you as a whole person — mind, body and spirit — not just as a diagnosis.

How can nurse navigators help me?

Nurse navigators provide individualized guidance and support to patients, families and caregivers throughout your treatment, from screening through survivorship. They can help you and your loved ones by providing the following:

  • Assistance with care coordination
  • Scheduling an appointment
  • Explanation of treatment plans
  • Answers to questions about clinical care including testing, pathology and medications
  • Education and assistance with surgery preparation
  • Coordination with integrative care services such as massage, acupuncture, reiki, yoga and nutrition
  • Answers to questions about chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone blockers
  • Information and referral to genetic counseling