PREVENTION/EARLY DETECTION (P/D) SIG STRATEGIC PLAN 2007-2010

Mission Statement
The mission of the Prevention/Early Detection SIG is to promote excellence in oncology nursing through an exchange of information related to Cancer Prevention and Early Detection.

Furthermore, the Prevention/Early Detection SIG will:

1. Develop a knowledge base that promotes awareness of health promotion, cancer risk factors, and excellence in Prevention/Early Detection oncology nursing.
   1. Disseminate scientific information on health promotion, cancer risk factors and Prevention/Early Detection to be utilized in various practice settings
   2. Disseminate current news on activities related to Prevention/Early Detection, chemoprevention and prophylactic surgeries.
   3. Disseminate information on primary, secondary and tertiary cancer prevention activities.
2. Develop methods to facilitate member involvement in advocating for public awareness of ONS initiatives related to prevention and early detection.
   1. Conduct yearly survey of membership.
   2. Explore new ways to facilitate networking among member of the SIG.
   3. Propose an annual project that involves the membership and addresses public awareness of cancer control through prevention and early detection.
3. Recruit and retain membership to insure growth and strength of the Prevention/Early Detection SIG.
   1. Enhance the image of the Prevention/Early Detection SIG by members presenting at future Congress activities
   2. Increase ONS membership.
4. Develop an advocacy position on preventative activities and cancer risk reduction strategies with emphasis on skin, lung cancer and nutrition.

Adopted: 7/92
Revised: 3/93, 4/93, 5/93, 6/93, 1/96, 6/97, 6/01, 9/02, 7/03, 7/05, 7/07
Approved 7/07
Recommended revisions for July 2007

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