Cancer Prevention and Detection: Application Across the Cancer Trajectory

The Genetic Management Clinic: Oncology Nurses and Management of Hereditary Cancer Risk

Integrating clinics designed to manage hereditary cancer risk into oncology care models has the potential to improve navigation of individuals predisposed to increased cancer risk through risk-reducing education, as well as recommendations for cancer screening and surveillance. Oncology nurses have the unique opportunity and optimal position to navigate patients through the complex subject of genetics and hereditary cancer syndromes. Effectively and efficiently navigating patients with pathogenic variants to minimize and manage hereditary cancer risk has the potential to improve patient outcomes.

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.