<![CDATA[Background: The increasing incidence of cancer has led to growing challenges in the provision of cancer patient care. To address these challenges, cancer patient navigation (CPN) has been developed and implemented in various countries with different models and approaches. This scoping review aims to explore the implementation of CPN across developed and developing countries.Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the six-stage framework. The Population Concept—Context (PCC) framework guided the review, with cancer patients or survivors as the population, CPN as the concept, and implementation or practice as the context. Literature searches were performed in seven databases: PubMed, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, Scopus, ProQuest, Sage Journals, and Wiley Online Library. Articles were screened, extracted, and analyzed collaboratively, then grouped into thematic categories.Results: Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Four major themes of CPN implementation were identified: early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Early detection focused on screening and education; diagnostics aimed to reduce delays in cancer diagnosis; treatment addressed financial, psychosocial, and systemic barriers; and survivorship emphasized long-term support, including psychological rehabilitation, symptom management, and supportive care planning.Conclusions: Cancer patient navigation improves care coordination, reduces barriers, and enhances continuity across all stages of cancer care. Despite variations in implementation across countries, navigation consistently supports patient-centered care and addresses gaps within health systems. Standardized roles, integrating navigation into national cancer programs, and evaluating long-term outcomes are essential to optimizing its effectiveness and sustainability]]>
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