Ronald Chen, Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, shared on LinkedIn:
“September is the awareness month for multiple cancers:
Childhood (pediatric) cancer, leukemia and lymphoma, ovarian, prostate, thyroid, and gynecologic cancers. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, no matter which one, the process for starting your care can be confusing and overwhelming.
That’s why we have Nurse Navigators at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
Patients can call one number and a nurse navigator who specializes in their particular cancer will handle everything for them.
- They arrange your appointments.
- They get you lined up with the right specialists.
- They collect all your records.
- They answer your questions.
- They get you prepped for your first appointment.They even provide emotional support for you and your family.
It truly is an amazing program.
Even if a patient were diagnosed in another hospital, whether in Kansas City or beyond, our nurse navigators will help get them set up at our cancer center with the right team of physicians who specialize in their cancer.
They make the entire process easier and less confusing, helping you get the care you need quickly.
If you or a loved one were recently diagnosed with cancer, you can connect with one of our nurse navigators at 913-588-3671.”
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