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Patient navigation is a process by which a person with a suspicious finding or known cancer is guided through and around the cancer care system.  Being told you have cancer often brings with it more questions than answers, fear of what is to come and stress for all those involved. 

Throughout Labrador Grenfell Health, specially trained Oncology (cancer) Registered Nurses act as compassionate and effective guides.  The patient navigator offers practical help to bridge the gap and assist patients, families and caregivers understand and work through the series of treatments, services and challenges encountered on their cancer journey.

Cancer patient navigators are highly resourceful.  They can help problem solve, assist with counseling and coordinate support care services through referrals.  Navigators are Registered Nurses trained to anticipate, address and overcome barriers to care and help with timely access to services.

The intent of this program is to help patients and their family access services.   The use of patient navigation services will enable patients and their families to play a more active role in their care, creating a better experience and easing transitions through the various stages of the cancer journey.  This will enhance wellbeing and quality of life for those touched by cancer.

The Cancer Patient Navigators also run the Cancer Clinic’s at their respective sites, in conjunction with H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre and local Physicians. They offer most chemotherapies and treatments for your cancer care enabling you to remain close to home, family and friends. At the discretion of your Oncologist, many appointments can be done by videoconference along with your Oncology Nurse/Cancer Patient Navigator acting as your guide and support.

There are three cancer patient navigators/Oncology Nurses throughout the region at Labrador-Grenfell health.