C.A.R.E.

Patient navigator

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Patient navigators advocate for you and serve as a medically knowledgea­ble friend, committed to supporting you through your cancer journey.

They can:

• Help you and your family understand your illness and treatment plan

• Assess and identify any barriers to receiving recommende­d care

• Connect you to resources and supportive care staff and services

• Provide compassion­ate support to alleviate stress and anxiety

• Facilitate communicat­ion between you, your family and

healthcare providers

• Ensure your questions, concerns and clinical issues are successful­ly resolved

• Assist you in making informed decisions about your care through education

and coaching

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