Cancer Patient Navigation
Donayre Cancer Care Center
500 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-8220
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Treatments
The Patient Navigator Program at Donayre Cancer Care Center links a specially-trained registered nurse with patients and their families to guide them through a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Patient navigators offer:
- An orientation to cancer services – Patient navigators assist with scheduling appointments, coordination of support services, and communication among care providers.
- Education – In addition to serving as a resource herself, the patient navigator can recommend cancer education resources.
- Social Worker:
- Access to psychosocial support – Donayre Cancer Care Center has oncology and spiritual counselors available for patients and their families. To reach the oncology counselor, please call (910) 641-8220.
- Community resources – We encourage patients to take advantage of every opportunity available to them, from support groups and counseling to events sponsored by local non-profit agencies.
Patient navigators are available to help all cancer patients. To learn more, please call (910) 640-4077.