breast health navigator
A special part of the St. Francis Breast Health Center are our Breast Health Navigators, who are available at no cost to patients who have results that come back indicating cancer, as well as those that are abnormal but non-cancerous. She offers emotional support and education to ensure our patients know all of their options and understand exactly what to expect during their testing and treatment.
For women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, the options, procedures, timelines and appointments can seem confusing and overwhelming. Our navigators:
- Arrange and coordinates appointments for physician office visits, diagnostic testing, and surgery
- Ensure that our patients understand what is happening and why
- Coordinate referrals to community resources, such as support groups, social services and financial aid
Our Breast Health Navigators are consistent points of contact for questions, emotional support, and referrals. They can help you work through the emotional issues intertwined with difficult treatment decisions by listening, talking, and putting you in touch with people who understand and know how to help.
St. Francis offers the services of our Breast Health Navigators at no cost to any woman who is a patient of the St. Francis Breast Health Center. Outside referrals to St. Francis services from physician offices and hospital staff are also accepted.
St. Francis offers the services of our Breast Health Navigators at no cost to any woman who is a patient of the St. Francis Breast Health Center. Outside referrals to St. Francis services from physician offices and hospital staff are also accepted.
meet the navigators
 Kathy Koger, RN, BSN, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Clemson University, and has over 20 years of nursing experience with a focus on womens health. She is a Certified Breast Patient Navigator by the National Consortium of Breast Centers for both Imaging and Oncology - the first hospital-based navigator in the state to receive this designation. Kathy can be reached at 864-675-4131.
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 Lisa Leary MS, RN, OCN, CBCN, holds a master's degree in Nursing from Clemson University and has more than 20 years of nursing experience in oncology. Lisa received the 2010 Palmetto Gold Award for Nursing Excellence and is a Certified Breast Patient Navigator by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. She can be reached at 864-675-4842.
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 Becky Hill, RT(R)(CT)(M), CBPN-IC, is the Director of Women's Imaging at ST. FRANCIS eastside and recently obtained her certification in Breast Patient Navigation. She has more than 22 years of experience in healthcare and holds a degree from Anderson Memorial School of Radiological Technology as well as certifications in Mammography and CT. |
