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# Oncology navigation

Helping a person with a possible or confirmed cancer get through the steps of diagnosis and treatment without delay.

Helping a person with a possible or confirmed cancer move through the steps of diagnosis and treatment: from a concerning finding, to the right specialist, to treatment and follow-up. Navigation can be done by people, such as nurse navigators, and supported by software.

## Sources

- [NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: patient navigator](https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/patient-navigator)

## Related terms

- [Tumor board](/glossary/tumor-board/)
- [Clinical decision support](/glossary/clinical-decision-support/)

Last reviewed September 29, 2026.[All terms](/glossary/)