A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and having a strong team of experts by your side can make all the difference. At HonorHealth Cancer Care we are dedicated to empowering and uplifting you and caregivers, working together to deliver comprehensive care that addresses both your medical and emotional needs.
Your support system includes advanced practice providers—NPs, PAs and other key team members—who offer expert care, clarity and comfort at every stage of your treatment. Here’s how they make a difference:
- Helping you navigate with confidence: They are your partners in understanding, simplifying treatments, explaining medications and helping you manage side effects, so you feel informed and ready for each step of your care.
- Teamwork you can trust: Working alongside your physician, advanced practice providers collaborate to manage your treatment and survivorship plan, ensuring coordinated, personalized care tailored to you.
- Keeping you in the know: They handle the details, from lab results to imaging studies, keeping you updated on next steps for peace of mind and a clear path forward.
- Prepping for your best visit: Before your appointments, advanced practice providers collaborate with MAs to review all necessary information, ensuring each visit focuses on your questions, concerns and care.
- Always here for you: Have a question? They are often the first to respond to MyChart messages, triage calls and inquiries, ensuring you get quick answers and feel supported.
- There through every high and low: Cancer care is personal. Advanced practice providers offer emotional support, comfort during treatments, encouragement through survivorship and a steady hand in challenging times.
- Behind the scenes and beyond: They go beyond appointments, assisting in infusion rooms, procedures and inpatient rounds to ensure every detail of your care is covered.
The many faces of cancer care
You may encounter multiple types of advanced practice providers, each adding their own expertise to your team:
- NPs: Focused on your education, symptom management and overall well-being.
- PAs: Experts in diagnostics, treatment planning and monitoring your progress.
- Clinical nurse specialists: Specialists in areas like pain management or palliative care.
- Certified RN anesthetists: Ensuring comfort and safety during procedures requiring sedation.
- Oncology nurse navigators: Guiding you through the complexities of your care journey.
Your cancer care champions
Advanced practice providers are more than medical professionals—they’re your allies, advocates and champions. From the moment you begin your care, they’re by your side, offering expertise, compassion and unwavering support. With advanced practice providers on your team, you’re never alone.
Support at every step
Cancer care is about support throughout your journey. With resources like navigators, financial support and nutrition experts, we’re here to help you stay empowered and focused on getting stronger.
Nourish to heal
Cancer treatment can make eating seem tough, but nourishing your body is one of the best things you can do. Choosing the right foods will help you stay strong and support your healing process.
Behind the scenes
When it comes to your care, understanding who’s on your team can make all the difference. Discover how each of these different roles work together to keep your care seamless and stress-free.