Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator

Your Personal Guide During Breast Cancer Care

At MyMichigan Health, we understand that a breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer the support of a dedicated Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator—your personal guide through every step of your care journey.

Our Nurse Navigators are specially trained oncology nurses who provide expert guidance, education, and emotional support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. They help ease the stress of coordinating care, making informed decisions, and understanding your options.

How a Nurse Navigator Can Help You

  • Answer Your Questions: Get clear, compassionate answers about your diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect.
  • Coordinate Your Care: We help schedule consultations, tests, and follow-ups—so you can focus on healing, not logistics.
  • Act as a Liaison: The nurse navigator keeps in touch with your care team and primary physician to streamline communication and appointments.
  • Provide Education & Resources: Receive helpful materials tailored to your specific type and stage of breast cancer.
  • Offer Emotional Support: Your navigator is here to listen, support, and advocate for you and your family.

Many patients have over 100 medical appointments in the first year after diagnosis. Our Nurse Navigators ensure nothing falls through the cracks, and you're never facing it alone.

Connect with a Nurse Navigator

Have questions or need help getting started?

📞 Call us at (989) 837-9054 or Toll-Free at (888) 626-4547
📧 Email us at breast.health@mymichigan.org

Meet Our Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator's

Photo of Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, Melissa Hoag, R.N., O.C.N.

Melissa Hoag, R.N., O.C.N., C.N.-B.N., brings a strong background in oncology nursing to her role as a Breast Nurse Navigator at MyMichigan Health. Melissa provides compassionate, expert guidance to patients from the earliest stages of imaging and diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship.

Located on the campus of MyMichigan Medical Center Alma, she helps patients and their families understand next steps, coordinates care across providers, and ensures they feel supported throughout their journey.

To connect with Melissa, please call Melissa at (989) 466-3351 or e-mail.

Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator - Tamara Potter, R.N., C.M.S.R.N.

Tamara Potter, R.N., C.M.S.R.N., serves as the Breast Nurse Navigator at MyMichigan Health. From the moment of an initial diagnosis, Tamara works closely with patients to guide them through every step of their breast cancer journey—including treatment, recovery, and life beyond.

Based at the Pardee Cancer Wellness Center on the campus of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, Tamara provides compassionate support, helps coordinate care, answers questions, and ensures patients never feel alone in the process.

To connect with Tamara, please call (989) 837-9045 or e-mail.

Photo of Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, Dorothy Sheldon, R.N., B.S.N.

Dorothy Sheldon, R.N., B.S.N., serves as a dedicated Breast Nurse Navigator at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. She supports patients from the moment of diagnosis, guiding them through every step of their treatment journey and into survivorship.

Dorothy works closely with each patient to help them understand their care plan, coordinate appointments, and ensure they feel informed and supported throughout the process.

To connect with Dorothy, please call (989) 356-7530 or e-mail.

Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator - Amy Slough, R.N., B.S.N.

Amy Slough, R.N., B.S.N., is a nurse navigator for breast cancer patients. Her role is to guide, educate and advocate. Amy supports patients and their families by translating complex medical information, answering questions and helping them understand their treatment plan, medications and what to expect at each stage.

Seeing patients in Bay City, Saginaw, Tawas and West Branch. Amy ensures each patient receives personalized care, clear information and unwavering support throughout their journey.


To connect with Amy, please call (989) 907-8075 or email.

Photo of Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, Colleen Woods, R.N., B.S.N., C.N.-B.N.

Colleen Woods, B.S.N., C.N.-B.N., is a skilled oncology nurse and certified breast nurse navigator with extensive experience in patient care and case management. Based at the Pardee Cancer Wellness Center on the campus of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland and MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch. Colleen supports patients from initial diagnosis through surgery, treatment, and recovery.

She provides compassionate guidance, helping patients understand their diagnosis, coordinate appointments, and navigate the imaging and biopsy process. Colleen is also available to answer questions related to breast concerns and ensure each patient feels informed and supported throughout their care journey.

To connect with Colleen, please call (989) 794-2876.

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Have Questions?

Have questions or need help getting started?

📞 Call us at (989) 837-9054 or Toll-Free at (888) 626-4547
📧 Email us at breast.health@mymichigan.org