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

National Coalition

An alliance formed between groups or parties, often across political lines, to achieve a common goal at the national level.

Cancer Survivorship

The phase in an individual’s life during and after the completion of cancer treatment, focusing on the health and life of a person with a history of cancer.

Declared Cancer Free

A status indicating that after medical evaluations and testing, a patient shows no signs of active cancer following treatment.