Breast Health Navigation
Our Breast Health Navigator provides individualized guidance to those recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The Navigator follows the patient through every aspect of treatment, aiding in dispelling fear, linking to financial and quality of life support resources and being a comfort and friend to patients and their families.
Breast Health Navigator Services
- Provides breast cancer education and supports the decisions of the physician and patient.
- Provides link to language translation when necessary.
- Provides emotional support to breast cancer patients and their families.
- Conducts continual assessment of the educational, physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and family members.
- Makes appropriate referrals for additional assessment when needed.
- Provides financial and support services resources to patients and their families.
- Serves as an advocate for breast cancer patients.
- Becomes a knowledgeable friend to each patient.
For more information on the Breast Health Navigator program, call 479.404.2162 or cancersupporthome@wregional.com.