Cancer Care Navigator

Being told you have cancer can be one of life's most stressful moments. The emotions associated with a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming - and you must cope with them at the same time that you have to make important treatment decisions. Our Cancer Care Navigator can provide you and your family a guiding hand.

In 2006, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital introduced our Cancer Care Navigator - a nursing professional who serves as a guide for patients and families towards understanding cancer diagnosis, treatment and the multiplicity of other factors that impact the experience.

Meet Your Cancer Care Navigator

Sharon Francz is the Cancer Care Navigator for Shady Grove Adventist Hospital.  Sharon is a nurse, with 17 years experience in a variety of settings and roles, with a rich experience working with persons with cancer.

In her role as the Cancer Care Navigator, Sharon is an advocate for all who have cancer, or for those who are concerned about cancer.  She is a guide and personal care coach.  In this role, she can facilitate access to services, be a source of accurate information, coordinate and connect patients and families to financial, transportation, rehabilitation and psychosocial support, which may be difficult to access on one’s own.  Services made available include those provided by Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, as well as those provided throughout the expanded community.

For our Cancer Care Navigator, no question is too much, or too personal, or too difficult. The navigator is there throughout the entire process, from diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up, even helping family and friends with their questions. The Navigator ensures a seamless experience—helping connect the individual with the best of care, and assuring compassion along the way.

How Can We Help You?

The Cancer Care Navigator works to transform the cancer experience one life at a time. For further information, to make a referral, or to utilize this service, call our Cancer Care Service One Call Number 301-279-6297 or Ask the Expert online!