PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is taking significant strides toward increasing global accessibility to cancer care information by translating their NCCN Guidelines for Patients® into Spanish and other languages. This initiative aims to ensure that essential cancer-related resources are accessible to non-English speakers, thereby promoting equitable healthcare access worldwide.
Currently, the NCCN Guidelines for Patients library contains over 70 books offering user-friendly guidance on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. These guidelines are grounded in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, recognized for their evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations, and are valued globally by healthcare providers.
Gena Cook, Founder & CEO of Kaliper Health and Chair of the NCCN Foundation Board of Directors, emphasized the significance of this translation project: “Our commitment to making sure every patient guideline is available in Spanish showcases our dedication to ensuring everyone can access high-quality cancer care resources. Our work is already well underway, with at least 20 books available in Spanish right now, and more to come.”
The translations are meticulously conducted by interpreters specializing in medical texts, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance. Beyond Spanish, patient guidelines are available in numerous languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, and others, with plans to continue expanding based on global needs.
Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, Chief Executive Officer of NCCN, highlighted the global reach of these resources: “The NCCN Guidelines for Patients were accessed more than 1.4 million times last year, with about a fifth of those users located outside the United States. We always strive to improve how we deliver crucial health guidance and expand the reach for any resources that can help us improve and facilitate quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care worldwide.”
Patrick Delaney, Executive Director of the NCCN Foundation, acknowledged the collaborative efforts that have made this project possible: “The NCCN Foundation is fortunate to be able to collaborate with a diverse group of international organizations who recognize the need for equitable access to cancer patient information. We are incredibly grateful for the philanthropic support that makes it possible for us to offer these essential resources free-of-charge for all who need them.”
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