At the Lovelace Women’s Hospital Breast Care Center, we understand that a diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming and we’re here to help. That is why we offer the services of a Breast Care Navigator. The Breast Care Navigator helps patients understand their treatment options, guides them through treatment, and answers all other questions patients may have – every step of the way.
A Breast Care Navigator serves as:
• A consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care assessing the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient.
• A support person for the breast cancer patient and their family in understanding and coping with the strong emotions and social recovery.
• A facilitator of available community resources for patients and their loved ones (such as gas vouchers, co-pay relief, transportation services, local support groups, etc.)
• An educator in breast cancer treatment options and general breast health issues.
• A personal advocate for the needs of breast cancer patients and their families.
For more information about the Breast Care Navigator program and the Breast Care Center at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, call 727.6933 or visit lovelace.com. |
Almost everyone knows someone who's had to battle breast cancer. The disease has touched my own family. Thank goodness, through early detection they were able to battle the disease and survive.
If you want to do something extra special for the women you love, help them to join the Buddy Check 4 program. On the 4th of every month, we ask women to do a monthly breast self-exam and then call their "buddy" to remind her to do the same. Our hope is that breast cancer is discovered in its early stages, when it is most treatable. Until there is a cure, there is Buddy Check 4 – our program designed to honor the importance of all women throughout the year.
