Become a Member of CPEN!

The Cancer Patient Education Network is a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share experiences and best practices in all aspects of cancer patient education. Join the CPEN family – we are committed to promoting and providing models of excellence in patient, family, and community education across the continuum of care.

Need to do some convincing? Download a letter to give to your boss that explains the benefits that CPEN members receive (and, therefore, their employers benefit from)!

Apply by Mail/Fax

If you prefer to pay by check, you may download the hard copy application form.

Membership Benefits  

Members stay connected and share best practices through a listserv, newsletter, CPEN Engagement Lounges, CPEN Connections webinars, Committees and Special Interest Groups and the International Cancer Education Conference. We hope you will take advantage of the following CPEN membership benefits:

• Access to a multidisciplinary network of professionals who are actively involved with cancer patient education initiatives locally, regionally, nationally, and globally
• Opportunities to network, consult, and partner with similar and complementary organizations and professions through the member listserv, the annual conference, and other activities
• Receipt of a quarterly member e-newsletter, CPEN Update
• Opportunities for leadership and involvement at the national level
• Presentation, publishing, research, and mentoring opportunities at a national/international level
• Opportunities to participate in and benefit from projects and research initiatives coordinated through the committees and special interest groups
• Reduced subscription rate of $65 to the Journal of Cancer Education (JCE)
• Access to CPEN Connections webinars: Learn, share, network, and discuss the latest topics in cancer education
• Special and discounted registration rates to attend the annual International Cancer Education Conference.
• Reduced subscription rate to Health Literacy Advisor (HLA), a plug-in for Microsoft Word that helps communicators evaluate, standardize, and produce clear health information
• Members-only resources and documents on the CPEN website, including the manual, Creating and Managing a Center Learning Resource Center, the Modality Map, a Health Literacy Toolkit, and more!

Join CPEN

Please allow two weeks for processing and approval of your application, and access to members-only website content. Please note that CPEN membership runs from 1 January - 31 December. CPEN also offers a prorated membership from 1 July - 31 December.

Questions? Contact Headquarters at any time at info@cancerpatienteducation.org. 

CPEN Member Code of Ethics

Adherence to ethical standards is a key criterion in all aspects of cancer patient education and is a requirement for membership in the Cancer Patient Education Network and participation in its activities. 

I, as a member of the Cancer Patient Education Network, shall:

• Maintain a high level of personal integrity and professional competence;
• Act always in a manner that reflects creditably upon my profession;
• Protect confidential information;
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest;
• Understand, promote, and implement the laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards applicable to the field of cancer patient education and specifically to my position;
• Abide by the CPEN Bylaws and any administrative policies designated by the Board of Directors; and
• Uphold this Code of Ethics in the conduct of my duties and in my professional associations.