Authors: Weiner D, Weiner D, Burhansstipanov L, Krebs LU, Restivo T

Publication Year: 2005

Last Updated: 2016-02-22

Journal: Journal of Cancer Education

Keywords: cancer support; culturally specific; education programs; urban/reservation-based; California Indian communities; Los Angeles County; spirituality; chemotherapy; healing & recovery

Abstract:

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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Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15916517/