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Healthcare Leadership

Background:

Cancer prevention and screening are crucial components of the overall cancer care continuum.
Nurses are highly trusted professionals capable of uniting diverse stakeholders and serving varied populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline how nurses can propel cancer prevention and screening initiatives.
To highlight nurse-led advancements in areas including industry, education, advocacy, research, survivorship, and program development.

Main Methods:

An online literature search was conducted.
Collaborative knowledge sharing was employed to identify key examples.

Main Results:

Evidence from the search demonstrated nurses actively leading cancer prevention and screening efforts.
Nurse-driven collaborations were found to significantly advance cancer care delivery.

Conclusions:

Nurse-led collaborations enhance the pace and reach of cancer prevention and screening.
Nurses can identify and engage in collaborative niche opportunities within clinical practice by leveraging their passion and maximizing project impact.