UF Health Flagler Hospital’s patient navigator program has been designed to help patients move through the process of breast and Lung cancer all the way through diagnosis, surgery, treatment and recovery. Your Navigator will answer any questions which might arise, discuss test results and recommended treatments, serve as your advisor and advocate, and help coordinate your personalized care plan. The importance of this role is best expressed through the words of a patient.
“Being away from home was particularly frightening, while also knowing the serious possibilities that could have occurred. UF Health St. Johns' navigator was informative, caring, and showed empathy to my situation. She listened to my fears and helped so much... “Click here and select video 5 to learn more about the Cancer Institute's Patient Navigation program.