A personalized, whole-person approach to cancer support.
Providing people with cancer, and their loved ones, greater confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals facing cancer by delivering personalized, evidence-based insights and comprehensive, whole-person support. We help inform and advocate for treatment and care decisions based on the outcomes that matter most to our members. We offer compassionate support for their physical, emotional, and social challenges during their cancer journey.
Our Story
In 2009, our founder’s father, Bob, was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. There was no clear path forward, and the treatment options were both complex and deeply emotional.
Bob and his family faced heartbreaking questions like “How long would he live?” and “What are the trade-offs of treatment?” At the time, these answers weren’t widely available. Because of this lack of relevant information, Bob and his family were unaware that there was no cure in his situation, given the spread of the disease. Without clear guidance, Bob made a series of treatment decisions that, in hindsight, were not ideal. He endured months of grueling treatments and side effects. Complications from his chemotherapy led to multiple blood clots and loss of taste, recurrent infections, and his radiation left him with scar tissue that forced him to need a catheter. What followed was a series of hospitalizations, pain and suffering that ultimately ended in his passing within the year, due to complications caused by his treatments.
Had Ardynn existed then, Bob might have chosen a different path — one of watchful waiting, potentially allowing him to live longer and spend more quality time with his family in comfort, rather than endure the pain of aggressive treatments for little to no benefit.
This deeply personal experience inspired the creation of Ardynn. Ardynn was created on the belief that every person with cancer deserves personalized guidance, compassionate support, and the chance to make informed caredecisions that reflect what truly matters most to them.
Why Ardynn
A cancer diagnosis is life-altering. Uncertainty around everything from treatment options to side effects can be overwhelming. At this stressful time, it’s difficult for patients to understand what their doctor is telling them, or process the information. At the same time, patients need to navigate the complex nature of their treatment options. The average person lacks the in-depth knowledge of each treatment to be able to accurately compare the efficacy of one treatment versus another, much less the ramification of these choices on quality-of-life. And then there’s the complex and confusing financial aspect to their care, including insurance coverage, deductibles, etc.
We understand how challenging it can be to process all this information and navigate the unknowns. That’s why we created Ardynn. We are here for our members, with compassion and understanding, helping them navigate each and every step in the process. With Ardynn, they are never alone.
Here for our members every step of the way.
Delivering confidence and peace of mind
We are a private advocacy service. While most healthcare systems, insurance companies, and nonprofits offer nurse navigators, or care coordinators, Ardynn is different in that our advocates’ responsibility is to our members, rather than an institution. We have no ulterior motive in any of the advice and counsel we deliver. This gives Ardynn advocates the freedom to focus solely on what is in the best interest of our members, and to devote the time needed to support their medical, emotional, financial, social and caregiving needs.
Giving them a voice.
We help our members articulate their goals and preferences for care. A “good outcome” means something different to everyone. Our advocates can help articulate what’s most important to our members and ensure their care team knows what they do and do not want. This is their personal journey. Ardynn makes sure they have an active voice in every care decision along the way.
Guiding them through their journey.
Our advocates are with our members as long as they want them to be. They can help map your journey from beginning to end. Cancer can bring lifelong changes. Our advocates can help navigate a new normal and let members know what to expect going forward, be that returning to work and/or resuming other daily activities. Our advocates can also help members understand the insurance benefits available and direct members to the right person at their insurance company, streamlining the process and ensuring they can make the most of their coverage.
Personalized, actionable insights.
Member Story
”There are no words to describe the value of Ardynn’s guidance and support. We feel fortunate to have access to this service even though we are not covered through our insurance. It is a worthy out-of-pocket cost.”
