Our Nurse Navigators

Helping you understand your diagnosis and answer your clinical questions

Our Nurse Navigators are clinically trained specialists with expertise in supporting patients before their first appointment at Fox Chase.

Nurse Navigators have extensive knowledge of specific cancer types treated at Fox Chase, and of the expertise of physicians and staff, making them uniquely qualified to connect patients to the appropriate cancer care team, expediting care when possible. They will answer clinical questions about a patient’s diagnosis leading up to their first appointment, discuss treatment options, and coordinate medical administrative tasks to facilitate a smooth transition into treatment at Fox Chase. In addition, Nurse Navigators will educate patients and families about support services offered at the Center to ease anxiety surrounding a diagnosis.