Most oncology nurse navigators and patient navigators meet their patients at diagnosis, the very beginning of what could be a long and hard journey for our patients with cancer. While we hope that all of our patients reach survivorship, the main goal of care is to ensure that the patient is meeting the milestones they’ve set for themselves and maintaining quality of life. From diagnosis, to treatment, to managing symptoms, we are by each patient’s side every step of the way. If survivorship is attainable, it’s important to remember that this goal starts at diagnosis.
