According to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figures, 2012-2013, the number of Americans with a history of cancer, currently estimated to be 13.7 million, will grow to approximately 18 million by 2022.

Although cancer incidence rates are decreasing, the number of cancer survivors is growing due to improving cancer survival rates along with the aging and growing population. For some survivors, numerous disparities exist that nurses should know about.

Every nurse, with or without an oncology background, must become knowledgeable about survivorship issues to improve care for the growing number of survivors.

Earn FREE CE NOW, no matter your role or field of practice:

• Advancing Care: Cancer in Hispanic/Latino Populations - 1.0 Contact Hours
• At the Crossroads: Cancer in Ages 15-39 - 1.0 Contact Hours
• Beyond the Diagnosis: Cancer in Rural Populations – 1.0 Contact Hours
• Beyond the Diagnosis: Cancer in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Populations – 1.1 Contact Hours

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