Who are we?
We are a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and patient partners committed to improving access to care and support for people affected by cancer.
Guided by the best available evidence and by patients’ needs and preferences, we developed PeerNav—a digital peer navigation service that connects patients and caregivers with trained cancer survivor peer navigators who provide meaningful, compassionate support.
Backed by years of rigorous research, PeerNav has been carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of people affected by cancer. Our team continues to conduct research on PeerNav to strengthen its effectiveness and to advance the science and practice of cancer navigation worldwide.
What do we do?
PeerNav is an evidence-based navigation service for people affected by cancer. We support patients and their families in navigating the cancer experience, making it easier to find, access, and use care and support services.
Through the PeerNav digital app, patients and caregivers are connected with a trained volunteer Peer Navigator who provides support by:
Assessing needs and helping to reduce barriers to care
Providing reliable information and emotional support
Encouraging a proactive approach to managing health and well-being
We also train cancer survivors to be Peer Navigators and provide ongoing support to help them thrive in their role.
