Develop and implement a two-pronged cancer pain control awareness campaign aimed at consumers and systems providers. Participants agreed to a follow-up at six and twelve months post Summit to assess individual and organizational actions and accomplishments. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based volunteer health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. ONS is the largest professional membership oncology association in the world. The American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives is the national organization of state cancer pain initiatives.
Initiatives are volunteer, interdisciplinary programs which have been formed in all fifty states.
Their goal is to make relief of cancer pain a high priority in the nation's health care system and an expectation of all persons with cancer. Four Pennsylvania physicians successfully completed the examination. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.