Cancer education for nurses in all fields of practice.

In Texas alone, it is estimated that over 91,000 people will be diagnosed yearly with cancer (American Cancer Society, 2007). Racial/ethnic minorities and the disadvantaged are diagnosed with cancer later and have a shorter survival than non-minorities.

The educated nurse has an opportunity to reduce the impact of cancer throughout the continuum of care, promoting screening, delivering quality care at the bedside, through professional organizations, and as advocates with friends and family members.