PeerNav

What is PeerNav?

Why trust it?

How can I get help?

How can I help others?

Who's behind it?

What is PeerNav?

PeerNav is an evidence-based navigation service for people affected by cancer.

PeerNav uses a secure digital app to connect you with a trained Peer Navigator - someone who has experienced cancer and understands what you're going through.

Your Peer Navigator will guide you though the healthcare system and help you get the care and support you need.

I’m struggling with fatigue since completing cancer treatment.

I’ve been there. Would you like to talk more about it?

Yes, that would help. Could we set up a phone call for later this week?

PeerNav can help. It's free, private, easy-to-use, and tailored to your needs. When you join PeerNav, you can:

Get support from a trained Peer Navigator.
Select a Peer Navigator who understands your experience.
Learn from your Peer Navigator about what to expect.
Discuss difficult topics openly with your Peer Navigator.
Access a library of helpful cancer-related resources.

Why trust it?

PeerNav was createdv by a team of healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers.

It is based on scientific evidence and real patient and caregiver experiences.

Peer Navigators have experienced cancer and are trained and supported by healthcare professionals.

Testimonials

“He was really a very good match. He had had very similar surgeries and treatments. And his personality and his approach and his helpfulness was just particularly good and sensitive and supportive. I couldn’t have asked for a better match. “

-Patient

“It’s a great place to find someone to talk to who has gone through what you are going through. It’s a great place to get answers to your questions.”

-Patient

“I think the biggest thing is that it helps to not feel so isolated and so alone.”

-Patient

“I just really didn’t have the big picture. We had all these nuts and bolts, but we did not have the big picture until my Peer Navigator stepped in and said “Okay, here’s the big picture.”

-Caregiver

“It has been very gratifying for me. It's not easy to get that gratification for a lot of things that you do. You feel good doing something for somebody.”

-Peer Navigator

“The training I received is superb with respect to how I was able to help the individuals who I was supporting.”

-Peer Navigator

How can I get help?

If you're a patient or caregiver looking for support, sign up to connect with a Peer Navigator. Here’s how to get started:

Contact us to learn more and get access to the PeerNav app.
Share information about yourself and your needs in the PeerNav app.
PeerNav matches you with Peer Navigators who have similar experiences. You select the Peer Navigator who is best for you.
Connect with your Peer Navigator through the PeerNav app.
Get support from your Peer Navigator by text, video or phone.

How can I help others?

If you're an experienced patient or caregiver looking to help others, sign up to become a Peer Navigator. Here’s how to get started:

Contact us to learn more and get the application form.
Complete a screening interview with our program team.
Take part in the Peer Navigator Training Program.
Create your Peer Navigator profile on the PeerNav app.
Connect with the people you are matched with through the PeerNav app.
Support your matches by text, video or phone.

Who's behind it?

PeerNav is, led by a team from the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Jackie Bender

Scientist and Lead

Dr. Andrew Matthew

Psychologist

Dr. Norma D'Agostino

Psychologist

Logan Meyers, MSc

Clinical Research Coordinator

View full team

Navigating cancer can be a real challenge.

Experienced Peer Navigators can lead the way.

What is PeerNav?

Why trust it?

Testimonials

How can I get help?

How can I help others?