Cancer Patient Navigator

Provided by: Nova Scotia Health - Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program

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Service Description

Cancer patient navigators are nurses who work with child, teen, and adult cancer patients and families throughout their cancer journey, during diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.

Helps manage individual needs such as:

  • Understanding a diagnosis
  • Preparing to make decisions about treatment
  • Coordinating care
  • Connecting with other health professionals
  • Connecting with local support groups and resources
  • Enrolling in financial assistance programs

This program is provided in partnership with the Nova Scotia Cancer Care program.

Eligibility

Cancer patients of any age and their families

Application Process

Call the toll free number to connect with a Cancer Patient Navigator in your region

Documents Required

No documents required

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Cancer Patient Navigator – Eastern Zone – Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, and Southeastern Inverness Counties

Address:
St Martha's Regional Hospital
25 Bay Street
Antigonish NS  B2G 2G5
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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Coverage Area

Antigonish County • Guysborough County • Richmond County • Southeastern Inverness County