An oncology (cancer) patient navigator is a nurse or social worker who specializes in working with patients diagnosed with cancer. Oncology navigators make sure you and your family have the support, advocacy, education, resources and information needed to make the most informed decisions about cancer care and treatment. This free service is available at many MaineHealth locations.
Supporting patients and families every step of the way
As you move through the various phases of cancer care your patient navigator will be there with you every step of the way—removing barriers to care, facilitating communications with your care team and helping you understand your disease and treatments. As part of your health care team, the patient navigator will:
- Answer any questions you may have
- Explain the different treatment options for your cancer
- Discuss any clinical trials that may be available to you
- Schedule consultations for you and your family with specialists as needed
- Provide information and literature relative to your specific diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care
Cancer patient navigator directory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
- Theresa Begin, RN, Gastrointestinal Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-626-4863
- Ashley Bragg, RN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-621-6162
- Nicole Brown, RN, OCN, ONN-CG (T) Lung Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-621-6165
- Sacha Genest, RN, Breast and Gynecology Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-621-6125
- Erica Lombardi, RN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-621-6162
- Andréa Martelle, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Genitourinary Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-621-6157
- Kerri Medeiros, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Lung Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-626-4865
- Lindsay Lapierre Swan, BSN, RN, Head/Neck and Esophageal Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207- 621-6136
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital
- Sarah Dyar, BSN, RN, Nurse Navigator, 207-779-2668
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
- Kelley Brackley, RT, Patient Navigator Breast Imaging 207-563-4496
- Mikala Bousquet, MSW, LCSW, Oncology Patient Navigator, 207-373-2240
- Rachel Fowler, RN, Lung Screening Nurse Navigator, 207-563-4259
- Melissa Lewandowski, RT, Patient Navigator Breast Imaging, 207-563-4496
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford/Sanford
- Amy Elie, RN, BSN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-7891
- Susan Raposa, BSN, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-294-5846
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland
- Gina Z. Blaszyk, BSN, RN, OCN, CHPN, Gastrointestinal/Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-662-1951
- Nicole Cantara, MSN, RN, OCN, Lower GI Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-294-5838
- Sara Cox, BSN, RN, CNRN, Neuro Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-662-1539
- Amy Elie, RN, BSN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator,207-396-7891
- Michelle Freers, BSN, RN, OCN, Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-7465
- Daniele Beaulieu, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Neuroscience Patient Navigator, 207-662-1112
- Claire Joyner, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNL, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207- 396-8785
- Summer Knight, BSN, RN, Genitourinary Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-8055
- Cyndi Marcotte, BSN, RN, OCN, Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-819-6209
- Jayme Nicholas, BSN, RN, Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-662-6197
- Amber O'Leary, BSN, RN, OCN, Head and Neck Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-7452
- Janessa Rich, BSN, RN, ONN-CG, Gastrointestinal/Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-662-2659
- Victoria Scattoloni, RN, BSN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-8572
- Snow Tardif, BSN, RN, Lung Screening Nurse Navigator, 207-396-8324
- Tracy Watts, BSN, RN, OCN, Gynecology Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-8767
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital
- Amber O'Leary, BSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-396-7452
- Paula Rowe, LSW, Patient Navigator, 603-356-4904 x 8044962
MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital
- Mikala Bousquet, MSW, LCSW, Oncology Patient Navigator, 207-373-2240
- Hailey Thacker, BSN, RN, ONN-CG, Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-373-4588
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital
- Lori Cobb, BSN, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator, RN, ONN, 207-301-8974
MaineHealth Stephens Hospital
- Stephanie Leblond, LSW, Patient Navigator, 207-744-6174
- Jeanne Rosato, BSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Nurse Navigator, 207-744-6173
MaineHealth Waldo Hospital
- Angela Coleman-Damboise, RN, OCN, Patient Navigator Oncology, 207-505-4155