Of several barriers that hamper use of available healthcare services, Syrian refugees report that the financial barrier remains the major obstacle to receiving optimal cancer care. Increasing the international fund remains the mainstay to reduce the suffering of Syrian refugees with cancer and their families. Nurses can have crucial roles in reducing the burden of cancer in refugees, including screening and early detection efforts, direct patient care and management, and palliative care.
Keywords: Jordan; Syrian refugees; barriers; cancer care; cancer prevention; early detection.