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Native men, spirituality, and cancer recovery
1Native American Cancer Research, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA.
Background:
This commentary provides an explanation of spirituality and how it is an integral part of recovering, healing and rejoicing in the cancer experience.
Methods:
The peoplehood model is used to demonstrate equality of nature: The model is comprised of 4 components that illustrate their interrelationships in nature when in harmony and balance. These 4 components are sacred land, sacred language, sacred history, and sacred ceremonial cycle.
Results:
Spirituality is a key component to healing.
Conclusions:
Through the cancer experience, an individual evaluates one's path in life, thus establishing harmony and balance.
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