Overview of cancer prevention, screening, and detection.
Greater than one in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Nurse practitioners are in an ideal position to significantly impact the health and well-being of their clients by implementing cancer prevention and screening strategies. This article reviews current recommendations from major authorities and outlines cancer prevention and screening strategies to be incorporated into primary care practice.
Spencer-Cisek
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Oncology Services, Glens Falls Hospital, NY 12804, USA.
D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care