There’s little question that the cancer treatment process can be overwhelming. Sometimes it can be confusing. Few patients are prepared for this “new reality.” Most aren’t sure how all the demands of a breast cancer diagnosis can possibly fit into their day-to-day life.
This is when your UPMC Pinnacle Breast Care Center nurse navigator steps in.
Your UPMC Pinnacle nurse navigator is there from the time of your diagnosis. Your navigator serves as your go to person throughout the treatment process and beyond.
Your nurse navigator’s primary job is to remove barriers that stand in the way of your treatment. These could range from transportation and childcare issues to treatment related problems with your employer or insurance company. Your nurse navigator will work to help find a solution to any obstacle. Your navigator wants to ensure you can receive the health care you need.
But your nurse navigator’s job doesn’t stop there. Your UPMC Pinnacle Breast Care Center nurse navigator is your advocate and will work as a go between for you and your health care team. This ensures that your needs, concerns and goals are heard. Having this voice at the table helps you to own your treatment and the life that you have following treatment.
Your nurse navigator can also:
Speak with a member of your UPMC Pinnacle Breast Care Center team to learn how a nurse navigator can help you.
UPMC Pinnacle Breast Care Center
Part of PinnacleHealth Breast Care Center
11 Sprint Drive
Suite C
Carlisle, PA 17015
Phone: 717-960-3360
Fax: 717-706-6709
PinnacleHealth Breast Care Center
Located at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavilion
2035 Technology Parkway
Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-988-1450
Fax: 717-221-5544
PinnacleHealth Breast Care Center
Located at Medical Sciences Pavilion
4300 Londonderry Road
Suite 202
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717-545-5000
Fax: 717-545-5002
Breast Health Associates
Located at Breast Health Center
2170 Noll Drive
Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-393-3588
Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC
Located at Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial
1703 Innovation Drive
Suite 3136
York, PA 17408
Phone: 717-741-3449
Fax: 717-741-5496
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Located at Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial
1703 Innovation Drive
York, PA 17408
Hematology/Oncology: 717-801-0765
Radiation Oncology: 717-801-0742
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