A nurse is working on a cancer unit. The unit uses the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship definition for a cancer survivor. Which definition will the nurse use?
a. Been cancer free for 5 years after diagnosis
b. Been cancer free for 3 years after diagnosis
c. Had cancer and is declared cancer free
d. Had cancer and extends until death
ANS: D
Cancer survivorship begins at the time of cancer diagnosis, includes treatment, and extends to the rest of the person's life. Being cancer free for any length of time does not relate to the definition of a cancer survivor put forth by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
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