To promote excellence in care for people who are diagnosed with breast cancer, the Roper St. Francis Cancer Center offers the services of a Breast Nurse Navigator.  This advanced practice, oncology-certified registered nurse is available to any person with breast cancer (newly-diagnosed, recurrence, coping problems, end-of-life issues, family support needs).

The Breast Nurse Navigator can provide many of the tools that a person needs to navigate the complexities of cancer treatment.  Often-requested services include information about specific treatment plans and symptom management, help in communicating with the healthcare team, individual or family support and encouragement, and finding community resources.

The Breast Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent and knowledgeable clinical resource throughout the treatment continuum.  She identifies the ongoing learning needs of patients and families and ensures that these needs are met.  She serves as a link between healthcare providers and treatment settings (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, inpatient, outpatient, physician’s office).  She connects patients and families to resources for the management of disease or treatment-related problems. 

For more information, please contact the Breast Nurse Navigator at 843-724-2747 (or teresa.pischner@rsfh.com).