What now? It’s the most natural question to ask when
you receive a cancer diagnosis. And it’s a question that’s
hard to answer when dealing with the emotions and
thoughts that inevitably overwhelm you after you’re
given your test results. We understand this is a difficult
time for you and your family. That’s why we offer
the Nurse Navigator program to all of our oncology
patients in the Alegent Health system.
What is a Nurse Navigator?
A Nurse Navigator is an oncology-certified nurse who
is available to guide you and your family through the
entire process of diagnosis and treatment at Alegent
Health. The Nurse Navigator is a single point of contact
who will be there with you every step of the way.
What is the cost of a Nurse Navigator?
There is no additional charge for a Nurse Navigator.
What can I expect from a Nurse Navigator?
The role of the Nurse Navigator is to ease the
burden of cancer treatment on both you and
your family. Nurse Navigators will:
Help you understand your diagnosis and
the available treatment options.
Discuss any warning signs or symptoms
that may arise over the course of treatment
and recovery.
Collaborate with all members of the
medical team to ensure information is
current and available from all of your
physicians, nurses and counselors.
Help you and your family connect with
community resources.
Coordinate your care with any other
healthcare provider throughout the system.
This includes:
Cancer Support Team, which provides:
education on disease and treatment;
comfort and symptom management;
patient and family counseling (including:
emotional, social, spiritual, nutritional and
financial counseling); referral to community
services (home care, palliative care and
hospice care); cancer rehabilitation;
integrative therapies; and support groups.
Cancer Genetics documents your personal
and family medical history and discusses
inheritance patterns and risks.
Cancer Clinical Trials, which your physician
may recommend as a benefit to you and
other cancer patients.