The Missing Piece of Survivorship: Cancer Prevention

Advocacy and Collaboration: Advancing Cancer Prevention and Screening

BACKGROUND

Cancer prevention and screening is a significant part of the cancer care continuum. Nurses are trusted professionals who can bring stakeholders together and serve diverse groups.

OBJECTIVES

This article describes how nurses can advance cancer prevention and screening initiatives in industry, education, legislative advocacy, research, survivorship, and program development and support.

METHODS

An online search and collaborative knowledge revealed examples of nurses leading the way in cancer prevention and screening efforts.

FINDINGS

Nurse-driven cancer prevention and screening collaborations advance care farther and faster. By creating maximum impact and mobilizing individual passion for a project, any nurse can find collaborative niche opportunities in clinical practice.