Cancer Care Nurse Navigators
A cancer diagnosis is highly personal. That’s why our team of cancer nurse navigators guides patients with breast, lung and colon cancer through their diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation with sensitivity, empathy and compassion.
What Does a Cancer Care Nurse Navigator Do?
Nurse navigators are nurses specially trained and experienced in working with people with cancer. They understand the medical and personal challenges cancer adds to life and are ready to help.
Nurse Navigator Services for Cancer
Nurse navigators can provide:
- Access to clinical trials and other resources
- Early detection resources
- Education oncancer, treatment options and rehabilitation
- General support for patients and their families, including monthly support groups
- Help with making appointments
- Help with quitting smoking
Does Medicare Provide a Cancer Nurse Navigator?
Medicare may cover cancer nurse navigation services. Check with your Medicare and financial representatives for the latest policies and updates for your condition, coverage and care needs.
If you’re a cancer patient at North Kansas City Hospital and haven’t been assigned a nurse navigator, talk with your healthcare provider or call:
- For breast cancer: 816.691.8247
- For colon and lung cancer: 816.691.4001
- For head and neck, prostate, renal or bladder Cancer: 816.691.5196
Meet the Team
Leading up to surgery and throughout your road to recovery, lean on our nurse navigators to help you make informed decisions that fit your needs.
Allison Dwyer, BSN, RN, OCN - Oncology
Allison graduated from UMKC with a nursing degree in 2011. She has been with NKCH since 2018 and has worked in oncology for over 10 years.
Allison loves building relationships with her patients and their families and supporting them during one of the most difficult times of their lives. She works part time as an oncology nurse navigator and part time in Radiation Oncology.
Allison and her husband love concerts, Chiefs games and checking out dog parks with their pup Oscar.
Michelle Cable, BSN, RN, OCN - Oncology
Michelle received her BSN from the University of Central Missouri in 2013 and began her nursing career at NKCH after graduation. She has worked in oncology her entire career.
She found her passion caring for people with cancer and the comfort she can provide during what is often the most difficult time in their lives. As a nurse, she likes the connection she makes with people. She chose to become a navigator to build those connections by educating, advocating and supporting patients through their cancer journey.
Michelle has a son who recently graduated from college. Her puppy Jax keeps her busy at home. She most enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Samantha Terry, BSN, RN - Oncology
Samantha graduated from the University of Saint Mary in 2014 and began at NKCH right after graduation.
Samantha was a float nurse before working on the oncology floor. She worked at the Outpatient Infusion Clinic for two years, then became a nurse navigator for breast cancer patients. She enjoys building relationships with patients and their families and supporting them during a difficult time.
Married with two children, Samantha enjoys listening to audiobooks, drinking iced coffee and spending quality time with her family.