Cancer Navigators, a nonprofit organization based in Rome, GA, serves Northwest Georgia as a complement to the medical expertise of cancer care providers by guiding those affected by cancer toward a better understanding of diagnosis and care and connecting them with needed resources in their journey.
Cancer Navigators, a nonprofit organization based in Rome, GA, serves Northwest Georgia as a complement to the medical expertise of cancer care providers by guiding those affected by cancer toward a better understanding of diagnosis and care and connecting them with needed resources in their journey.
Cancer Navigators goal’s for the next year is to increase fundraising income so that they can serve more patients.
Their vision for long-term success is to increase their community outreach so more potential patients are aware of the resources available to them.
“It is very rewarding to work for Cancer Navigators and provide support and hope to people during a very challenging time.” – Cancer Navigators Staff
Service Navigators: Their customized and free of charge one-on-one navigation provides a needs assessment that discovers what resources one might qualify for as well as obtaining information on medical costs, locating community resources, insurance, medicinal assistance, etc.
Education Navigators: Helping to support cancer patients and their loved one’s body, mind, and spirit is what goes into the goal of providing educational assistance. Cancer Navigators offers weekly support groups, where cancer patients can encourage each other during their battles. Their Renewal Retreats offer a weekend in a sanctuary with others on their journey to renew, connect, and learn.