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From survivorship to thrivership: native peoples weaving a healthy life from cancer
Diane Weiner1, Linda Burhansstipanov, Linda U Krebs
1Native American Cancer Research, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA.
Background:
In this commentary, we describe culturally specific cancer support and education programs that have been successfully adapted for use with both urban and reservation-based California Indian communities.
Methods:
The Native American Cancer Survivor Support Circles were initiated in Los Angeles County in 2000 and were tailored for specific use with reservation-based communities in 2002. Support circles include culturally respectful ground rules, prayers, and culturally specific education topics (spirituality, coping with chemotherapy) and psychosocial support as well.
Results And Conclusions:
Evaluation showed that both Native men and women had greater confidence in their abilities to cope with their healing and recovery from cancer following participation.
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