What is a cancer patient advocate?

A cancer patient advocate is a healthcare professional, typically an oncology-certified nurse or social worker, who works independently on behalf of cancer patients to navigate the complex healthcare system. At Beacon Advocates, our advocates conduct medical case reviews, research treatment options and clinical trials, coordinate care across multiple providers, navigate insurance benefits, review and audit medical billing, and provide ongoing support throughout the entire cancer journey. Unlike hospital-based navigators who work for the facility, independent advocates like Beacon work exclusively for you.

How much does a cancer patient advocate cost?

Beacon Advocates' cancer patient advocacy packages start at $200 per hour with a minimum of 5 hours ($1,000 minimum engagement). Each plan includes a detailed medical case review and assessment, a personalized care strategy, a dedicated single point of contact for full care coordination, hourly navigation and advocacy services, medical insurance benefit and bill review with reconciliation, and medical record aggregation. The total cost depends on the complexity of your case and the level of ongoing support needed. Many patients find that advocate services pay for themselves through avoided medical billing errors, better treatment coordination, and access to clinical trials.

Do I need a cancer patient advocate?

You may benefit from a cancer patient advocate if you feel overwhelmed by your diagnosis, are unsure about treatment options, want a second opinion on your treatment plan, need help understanding clinical trial options, are struggling to coordinate care across multiple doctors and facilities, have questions about insurance coverage or medical bills, are a caregiver seeking support, or simply want a knowledgeable professional in your corner. Beacon Advocates' oncology nurses serve as your trusted advisor and guide through every step of the cancer journey.

What is the difference between a cancer advocate and a hospital navigator?

Hospital-based navigators work for the hospital or cancer center and typically help patients within that facility's system. Independent cancer patient advocates like Beacon Advocates work exclusively for you, the patient. This means we provide an objective, unbiased review of your care across all providers and facilities. We can recommend second opinions, research treatment options beyond what one institution offers, compare your treatment plan against evidence-based clinical guidelines, and advocate for your best interests without any institutional conflicts of interest.

Does Beacon Advocates work with patients nationwide?

Yes. Beacon Advocates is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, but provides virtual cancer care advocacy services to patients throughout the entire United States. Our team of certified oncology nurses is available via phone and video to provide comprehensive cancer care management, medical case review, care coordination, clinical trial matching, and ongoing advocacy regardless of your location.

How does Beacon Advocates help with clinical trials?

Beacon Advocates' oncology nurses research and identify relevant clinical trials based on your specific cancer type, stage, biomarkers, and treatment history. We help you understand trial eligibility requirements, coordinate with trial sites, review informed consent documents, and support you through the enrollment process. Only about 5% of cancer patients participate in clinical trials, often because they don't know about available options. Our team ensures you have access to the latest treatment opportunities.

Is Beacon Advocates affiliated with any hospital or insurance company?

No. Beacon Advocates is fully independent and not affiliated with any hospital system, insurance company, or pharmaceutical company. This independence is central to our mission. It means our oncology nurses provide completely objective guidance focused solely on your best interests. We work constructively with your medical team and insurance providers, but our loyalty is always to you, the patient.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 10, 2026

This privacy policy explains how Beacon Advocates handles information from this website. We wrote it in plain language to make it easy to read. Beacon Oncology Nurse Advocates LLC dba Beacon Advocates runs this website.

What this page covers

This page covers our website, forms, surveys, emails, and calls. It also covers video visits. The HIPAA form and agreement you sign when you become a client cover client health records. This page does not replace that agreement.

Information you give us

You may share information when you contact us. You might use a form, a survey, email, or a call. You might also book an appointment. We may collect your name, email, phone number, and the reason you wrote or called. Please do not put detailed medical information in a website form. A public form is not a private medical record.

Calls and recordings

We record all phone calls and video calls. We do this for quality, training, and a clear record of what was said. We tell you at the start of the call. If you do not want to be recorded, tell your Beacon Advocates representative. We will not record the call, or we will end it. Do not stay on the call if you do not agree to recording.

We keep recordings only as long as we need them. We do not sell call recordings.

Cookies and site tools

Our site uses cookies. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to remember your cookie choices, measure traffic, reduce form spam, and run our accessibility tool. You can accept, deny, or change cookies in the banner on our site. You can also block cookies in your browser. We use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, and UserWay. Each tool has its own privacy policy.

We also link to Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you visit those sites, their rules apply. We do not control those companies.

How we use and share information

We use your information to reply to you and to provide the services you ask for. We also use it to improve our website. We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent it. We may share information with our internal team and with vendors such as our website and communication platforms. We may share it with someone you name per our written agreement policy. We may also share it if the law requires it.

This policy does not cover companies we do not own or control. We keep information only as long as we need it. We also keep it if the law requires it. Then we delete it, or we remove details that identify you.

How we protect information

Our website uses encryption, called HTTPS, to protect information while it is sent. No online form or email is fully private. So please call us instead of sending sensitive health details through the website.

Your choices

You can ask what information we have about you. You can ask us to correct it or delete it, when the law allows. You can turn off non-essential cookies. You can ask us not to record a call. And if we email you, you can unsubscribe.

Email info@beaconadvocates.com or call 855-490-8777.

Our site is for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through the website.

If you contact us from outside the United States, we will handle your information in the United States.

We may update this privacy policy. When we do, we will change the date at the top.

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