The advocacy movement in gynecologic oncology.
OBJECTIVE
To review the development of the advocacy movement in gynecologic oncology.


METHODS
Professional journals, texts, newspapers, organization newsletters and briefs, and internet web sites.


CONCLUSIONS
Advocacy in gynecology oncology has grown tremendously in the past 5 years. Advocacy groups offer information and resources to patients and family members; other groups target public policy and federal funding.


CONCLUSIONS
Nursing must remain involved in all aspects of patient advocacy and partner with leading advocacy movements to effect health care change.
GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Susan Vogt
SV
Temple
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000639:trends*; D012106:Research / Q000191:economics* / Q000639:trends