Abstract

The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) published a position statement on cancer nursing education in July 2013. Lack of information and education about cancer is a major barrier to effective cancer control in low and middle income countries, especially for the early detection and treatment of cancers. Individuals, policy makers and health care professionals need to understand that many cancers can be prevented through appropriate behavioural change, that cancer can often be cured, and that effective treatments are available. This can best be achieved by a significant increase in the number of training opportunities for health professionals

Author Details

The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) is an international membership organization of oncology nurse leaders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people at risk for or living with cancer, promoting the nurse's role in improving cancer care, and developing nursing leadership in cancer care delivery.

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Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Type

Position Statement

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Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cancer Nursing, Oncology Nurses, Education, Cancer Control, Oncology Nursing, Nursing Education

Publisher

International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care

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Review Type

None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2015

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