Edith Cowan names WA's first cancer nursing professor
Benjamin Tan becomes the first and only professor of cancer nursing at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.
Edith Cowan University appointed Benjamin Tan as professor of cancer nursing at its Joondalup campus. Benjamin Tan is the only professor of cancer nursing in Western Australia.
Dr Tan is known worldwide for research in integrative oncology and cancer symptom management. The appointment will strengthen cancer nursing research.
It will also bring research evidence into teaching and patient care. Dr Tan plans to build a research program.
It will focus on better symptom management, coordinated support after treatment, and better quality of life for cancer patients. Cancer cases are rising in WA due to population growth and more early screenings.
Dr Tan said cancer nurses are more important than ever. They provide ongoing care, manage symptoms, help patients know about treatment choices, and support informed decisions.
This spans from diagnosis through end-of-life care.
- Professor of cancer nursing
- Position created
- Joondalup campus
- Location
- Only professor of cancer nursing
- Unique status in WA
Why it mattersA dedicated cancer nursing research professor will bring the latest evidence into teaching and clinical care. This will improve care for cancer patients as diagnoses rise in WA.
AustraliaWestern Australia now has its first professor dedicated to cancer nursing research, strengthening clinical training and patient care across the state as cancer diagnoses continue to rise.
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