The entire library of NCCN patient guidelines is currently being translated to empower people with cancer and their caregivers worldwide to make informed treatment decisions that are best for them.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) – a coalition of leading cancer centers – and the NCCN Foundation® proudly announce plans to make every book in the NCCN Guidelines for Patients® library available in Spanish; selected editions are also available in other languages
The NCCN publishes the library “NCCN Guidelines for Patients” with financial support from the NCCN Foundation. There are now more than 70 books with easy-to-understand information about prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive measures for almost all types of cancer. The patient guidelines are based on the continually updated, evidence-based, expert consensus recommendations of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), which are used by healthcare providers worldwide. They were met with numerous Awards Recognized as a trustworthy and user-friendly source of information for people with cancer.
The NCCN patient guidelines are available online at NCCN.org/patientguidelines or about the NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer App can be viewed or downloaded for free. Non-English language editions are also included NCCN.org/global to find. Printed books are available through Amazon for a small fee.
“Our commitment to ensuring that every patient guideline is available in Spanish demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that all people have access to high-quality cancer treatment resources,” said Gena Cook, Founder and CEO of Kaliper Health and Chair of the NCCN Foundation Board of Directors. “Our work is already well underway: at least 20 books are already available in Spanish, with more to come. We have a list of additional high-priority languages based on global population presence. We want to ensure this vital information is available to everyone comprehensible that they need worldwide, including for non-English-speaking cancer patients in the United States.”
All translations are carried out by interpreters who specialize in medical texts and understand the nuances of healthcare information. In addition to Spanish, the NCCN patient guidelines are currently available in other languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- Haitian
- Hindi
- Hmong
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Somali
- Tagalog
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
“The NCCN patient guidelines were viewed more than 1.4 million times last year, with approximately one-fifth of users living outside the United States,” said Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, Chief Executive Officer des NCCN. “We continually strive to improve the way we provide important health advice and to increase the reach of all resources that can help us improve and facilitate high-quality, effective, equitable and accessible cancer care worldwide. “
Patrick Delaney, Executive Director der NCCN Foundation, added: “The NCCN Foundation is fortunate to partner with a diverse group of international organizations that recognize the need for equitable access to information for cancer patients. We are incredibly grateful for the philanthropic support that enables us to support this important “Offering resources free to anyone who needs them.”
The NCCN website also features a variety of resources for people facing cancer and caregivers, including live and recorded webinars, suggested questions for healthcare providers, links to advocacy and support groups, and more. Visit NCCN.org/patients to learn more or go to NCCNFoundation.org to support the mission.
About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Das National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a non-profit association of leading cancer centersdedicated to patient care, research and education. NCCN is committed to improving and enabling high-quality, effective, equitable and accessible cancer care so that all patients can live better lives. The NCCN Guidelines for Clinical Practice in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based consensus recommendations from experts for cancer treatment, prevention and supportive services. They are the accepted standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer care and are the most thorough and frequently updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, with support from the NCCN Foundation®. Additionally, NCCN promotes continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information.
About NCCN Foundation The NCCN Foundation supports people with cancer and their caregivers by providing unbiased expert advice from the world’s leading cancer experts through the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients® and other patient education resources. The NCCN Foundation is also committed to advancing cancer care by funding promising young researchers at the forefront of cancer research. For more information about the NCCN Foundation, visit nccnfoundation.org.