Meet our Patient Liaison: Rosemary Chustak

There are so many unknowns, considerations, and decisions to be made when living with kidney cancer. At the very least, people might feel overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. 

That is what I am here to alleviate! As the Patient Liaison with the KCA’s Patient Navigator Program, my goal is to reduce the stressors that negatively impact your quality of life and connect you with the resources you may need, all in a confidential manner. 

When you get in touch with me, there are a lot of things we could discuss. Perhaps you want to learn more about kidney cancer or find a cancer treatment center in your area. You might want to know more about mental, emotional, or physical support resources, or need help navigating financial assistance options. Or you might just need someone to talk to. If you are living with cancer, are a caregiver, family member, or friend, consider adding me to your support system, I am happy to help! 

Patient Navigator Program

Call: 1-800-544-3KCA

(1-800-544-3522)

Email: [email protected]

The Patient Navigator Program collaborates with the Kidney Cancer Association’s Clinical Advisory Board and Medical Steering Committee along with many professionals in the medical field to bring you these valuable services:

• Kidney Cancer Association Oncology Nurse Line: Should you have a medical question, we consult with an oncology nurse to seek an answer.
• Just Diagnosed Toolkit: A step-by-step guide for newly diagnosed individuals. In additional to accurate information, the Just Diagnosed Toolkit offers downloadable tip sheets and suggested questions to ask your medical team.
• Ina®, The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant: Ina® sends personalized text messages that help people with cancer eat healthy, manage nutrition-related treatment side effects, and stay well-nourished throughout their treatment and beyond. Good nutrition can help people with cancer feel better and manage symptoms. 
• Kidney Cancer Association Online Support Community: A virtual support community to connect people sharing similar experiences related to kidney cancer with each other. This group is free and open to anyone including patients, caregivers, family, and friends.

Do not go through this alone, we are here for you!