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 directory of multidisciplinary professionals who are actively involved with cancer patient education initiatives locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
• Opportunities to network, consult, and partner with other organizations and professionals through the member listserv, the annual conference, and other activities
• Participation in CPEN Webinars and access to recordings. 2022 Recordings include:
  • Biomedical Art for Patient Education and Health Literacy
  • Distribution of Patient Education Materials in Your Organization
  • Using Technology to Mitigate the Effects of Low Health Literacy
  • Communicating About Cancer:  The Power of Empathy in Plain Language
  • Improving eHealth Literacy Among Cancer Survivors
• Publishing, presentation, research, and mentoring, or mentorship opportunities
• Participation in CPEN committees and Special Interest Groups: Professional Development, Health Literacy, Learning Resource Centers, or Membership
• Opportunities for leadership and involvement at a national level on the CPEN Board
• Special and discounted registration rates to attend the International Cancer Education Conference held in the Fall of each year
• Reduced subscription rate of $65 to the Journal of Cancer Education
• Reduced subscription rate to Health Literacy Advisor (HLA), a plug-in for Microsoft Word or website format that helps communicators produce clear, plain language documents at an acceptable reading level
• Access to the National Cancer Institute's Print-on-Demand publications
• Members-only access to resources and documents on the CPEN website, including the Patient Education Practice Guidelines for Health Care Professionals and the CPEN Benchmarking Report.
• Opportunities to be nominated for a CPEN Annual Award: Excellence in Cancer Patient Education, Rising Star Award, or Founders Distinguished Service Award

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 January 1 - December 31.  

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.