Cancer nurse navigators

You don’t have to navigate cancer care alone

At ProHealth Care, a cancer or oncology nurse navigator is an important member of your care team. Each navigator is a registered nurse who helps guide patients and families through cancer care – from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Nurse navigators provide education, answer questions, coordinate appointments and services, and connect patients with resources that can make care easier to understand and manage. They also serve as advocates, helping patients communicate with their care teams and offer emotional support and guidance throughout their cancer journeys.

Ways nurse navigators enhance cancer care

Cancer nurse navigators can help patients and families:

• Understand a cancer diagnosis
• Learn about treatment options and next steps
• Coordinate care among specialists and services
• Prepare for appointments and treatment
• Find answers to questions or concerns
• Connect with support services and community resources
• Access emotional support and guidance

A direct connection to support services

Depending on each patient’s needs, nurse navigators may help connect patients with:

• Community resources
• Financial assistance resources
• Genetic counseling
• Nutrition services
• Oncology counseling
• Palliative care
• Rehabilitation services
• Support groups and classes

Meet our nurse navigators

ProHealth Care’s cancer nurse navigators are here to help patients and families feel informed, supported and connected. Nurse navigators are available at ProHealth Care’s cancer centers in Mukwonago, Oconomowoc and Pewaukee.