Open AccessInternational Framework for Cancer Patient Advocacy: Empowering Organizations and Patients to Create a National Call to Action on Cancer
Author(s) -
Rebekkah Schear,
Leigh Manasco,
Devon McGoldrick,
Kiti Kajana,
Lauren Rosenthal,
Ann McMikel,
Nancy Lins
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.2015.000398
Subject(s) - grassroots , medicine , global health , declaration , developing country , call to action , cancer , public relations , economic growth , action plan , public health , political science , nursing , business , ecology , marketing , politics , law , economics , biology
With the rate of cancer and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) growing globally, cancer prevention and control efforts are critical internationally. Moreover, since the 2011 United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs, the international health and development community has shifted its awareness to include NCDs as a global health priority, especially in developing countries where mortality rates are disproportionately high. Simultaneously, with the dissemination of the World Cancer Declaration and the evolution of cancer control policies, the international cancer community has recognized the value of engaging patients in reducing the global cancer burden. Cancer advocacy programs that involve patients, survivors, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have increasing opportunities for global impact.