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Breast Health Navigation Services

Avera Breast NavigatorsLeft to right: Melissa Davis, RN and Nancy Terveen, CNP.

When you need directions, it's best to ask someone who knows the way. That's why we team each of our patients with a certified nurse navigator, who serves as a knowledgeable, supportive guide for patients from the time of initial diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care.

"As one constant in their treatment, a Breast Health Navigator is someone who can help answer questions or clarify information for the patient," said Nancy Terveen, CNP.

The navigator provides education and support for decision making in every phase of your treatment. When you talk with your nurse navigator, you can feel confident she is committed to understanding your unique needs and assisting you during your specific course of treatment.

"We hear from a lot of women who wonder if they're doing the right thing in selecting a treatment option," said Melissa Davis, RN. Discussions with their navigator allow patients to weigh treatment options in a compassionate environment with a professional who has extensive experience in such consultations. "That provides real peace of mind for patients," said Davis.

Cathy Marvin's Story

As a health care worker, Cathy Marvin lived a life of caring for others rather than herself. But when a co-worker persuaded her to schedule a much overdue mammogram, Cathy suddenly realized she was about to experience life as a patient.

Learn how an overdue mammogram got Cathy Marvin on the road to recovery at Avera Cancer Institute

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