Oncology nurse and patient navigators

Nurse navigator, Denise Turoczi, speaks with cancer patient at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute

Your cancer and health care advocate

Navigating health care can seem complicated, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Penn Medicine, our oncology nurse and patient navigators are here to support you. They’re experts in managing complex medical needs and systems. You can depend on them to clearly explain medical terms and guide you, making your cancer journey more manageable.

How your navigator can help

Every cancer diagnosis is different. Oncology nurse and patient navigators empower you to be an active participant in your care through shared decision-making. They provide a range of support based on your needs and guide you from diagnosis through treatment and even into survivorship.

Nurse navigators can help you:

  • Find the right doctors and schedule appointments.
  • Understand your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, and side effects.
  • Connect with helpful resources like support groups and financial aid.
  • Learn about clinical trials that might be a good fit for you.
  • Uncover information you need to make informed choices.
  • Find support so you and your family can cope with cancer.

Talk to your care team about connecting with a navigator.

Cancer care at Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine’s Cancer System is led by the Abramson Cancer Center with locations at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Chester County Hospital, and outpatient locations in the Philadelphia and NJ suburbs. Beyond the greater Philadelphia region, the system includes programs at both the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute at Lancaster General Health and Princeton Medical Center.

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National Cancer Institute "Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center" badge on top of exterior shot of the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine

Rated “exceptional” by The National Cancer Institute

Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center is a world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. Our status as a national leader in cancer care is reflected in our continuous designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) since 1973, one of 7 such centers in the United States. The ACC is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, one of a select few cancer centers in the U.S., that are working to promote equitable access to high-quality, advanced cancer care.

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