Cancer

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Caring for Alaska Native Prostate Cancer Survivors in Primary Care: A Survey of Alaska Tribal Health System Providers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jon C. Tilburt
Stacy Kelley
Christine A. DeCourtney
Katherine M. Humeniuk
Jerilyn Latini ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 23637
Description
Results of a survey show primary care providers are ready to care for survivors locally but with access from specialists if required.
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Case-Control Study of Breast Cancer and Exposure to Synthetic Environmental Chemicals among Alaska Native Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adrianne K. Holmes
Kathryn R. Koller
Stephanie M. Kieszak
Andreas Sjodin
Antonia M. Calafat ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 73, 2014, p. article no. 25760
Description
Study contends exposure to the parent compound of the phthalate metabolite MEHP may be associated with breast cancer but further study is warranted using a larger sample size.
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Challenges Created by Data Dissemination and Access Restrictions When Attempting to Address Community Concerns: Individual Privacy Versus Public Wellbeing

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy Colquhoun
Laura Aplin
Janis Geary
Karen J. Goodman
Juantia Hatcher
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18414
Description
Researchers stress that the construction of communication skills and credible relationships are essential in improving community health outcomes.
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Chronic Disease Coverage in Canadian Aboriginal Newspapers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurie Hoffman-Goetz
Charlene Shannon
Juanne N. Clarke
Journal of Health Communication, vol. 8, no. 5, September 2003, pp. 475-488
Description
Study found significantly fewer newspaper articles on cardiovascular disease and cancer and found that less than half included motivating information.
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Chronic Diseases in the Métis Nation of Ontario

Alternate Title
Chronic Disease Surveillance Program. Métis Nation of Ontario
Knowledge Translation Report on Chronic Diseases
Knowledge Translation Reports (Métis Nation of Ontario)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Métis Nation of Ontario
Description
Study focuses on cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
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Cigarette Smoking Among Indigenous Australians

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Cunningham
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 2, March/April 1998, pp. 18-19
Description
States that Indigenous Australians are up to 8 times more likely to die from smoking related diseases than non-Indigenous Australians.
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The Circumpolar Health Bibliographic Database

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
CIHR [Canadian Institutes of Health Research]Team in Circumpolar Health Research
C. R. Goodwin
Description
Database covers wide range of health conditions and search results may be narrowed by geographic region, peoples, publication types, etc.
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Closing the Gaps in Cancer Screening with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Populations: A Narrative Literature Review

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Hutchinson
Pam Tobin
Alic Muirhead
Nicole Robinson
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing: Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 3, no. 1, July 2018, pp. 3-17
Description
Critical summary of 21 articles on cancer screening rates among Indigenous peoples in Canada; researchers identify both barriers and facilitators, and advocate for community consultation in developing screening improvement programs.
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Correlates of Cigarette Smoking among Selected Southwest and Northern Plains Tribal Groups: The Al-SUPERPFP Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia Nez Henderson
Clemma Jacobsen
Janette Beals
Al-SUPERPFP Team
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 5, May 2005, pp. 867-872
Description
Argues that each group's unique characteristics should be considered when designing and implementing comprehensive, culturally appropriate programs.
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Creating Collaborative Visions with Aboriginal Women: A Photovoice Project

Alternate Title
Social Indicators Research Series
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jennifer Poudrier
Carolyn Brooks
Roanne Thomas-MacLean
Social Indicators Research Series
Description
Focuses on the methodological challenges and accomplishments associated with project entitled Visualizing Breast Cancer. Chapter 13 in the book Doing Cross-Cultural Research: Ethical and Methodological Perspectives edited by Pranee Liamputtong.
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Crisis on Tap: First Nations Water for Life

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
University of Victoria Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Description
Documentary takes a critical look at the environmental public health challenge as expressed by First Nations peoples living in Canada. Duration: 30:15.
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Cystatin C and Lactoferrin Concentrations in Biological Fluids as Possible Prognostic Factors in Eye Tumor Development

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mariya A. Dikovskaya
Alexandr
N. Trunov
Valeriy V. Chernykh
Tatyana A. Korolenko
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21087
Description
Findings based on a study of 54 patients indicate that increased levels of cystatin C in tear fluid can be a diagnostic factor in the eye tumors studied.
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The Danger of Applying Uniform Clinical Policies across Populations: The Case of Breast Cancer in American Indians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul A. Nutting
Ned Calonge
Donald C. Iverson
Larry A. Green
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 84, no. 10, October 1994, pp. 1631-1636
Description
Study examines the implications of annual screening mammography for cost and mortality in American Indian populations with differing baseline breast cancer rates.
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Data Sources for Cancer Statistics Among American Indians/Alaska Natives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles R. Key
Thomas M. Becker
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 16, no. 3, 1992, pp. 51-64
Description
Discusses the accessibility and the limitations of some data. The authors argue that researchers need to be persistent in order to locate pertinent information.
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Detection of Later Stage Breast Cancer in First Nations Women in Ontario, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amanda J. Sheppard
Anna M. Chiarelli
Loraine D. Marrett
Lucia Mirea
E. Diane Nishri
et al.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 101-105
Description
Discusses the diagnosis of primary invasive breast cancer between First Nations and non-First Nations women, and the need for screening programs aimed at detecting breast cancers earlier.
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Developing an Obesity-Cancer Intervention for Workplaces: Indigenous, Native American, Māori and Other Minority Occupational Settings

Alternate Title
Developing an Obesity-Cancer Intervention for Workplaces: Indigenous, Native American, Maori and Other Minority Occupational Settings
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rodney C. Haring
Maui Hudson
Deborah Erwin
Elisa M. Rodriguez
Whitney Ann E. Henry
Marissa Haring
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 1, no. 1, Healing Our Spirit Worldwide, The Seventh Gathering, August 2016, pp. 68-82
Description
Discusses the process of developing an employee assistance program module which includes cultural features.
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Developing Tautai Lavea‘i, a Breast Cancer Patient Nativation Program in American Samoa

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lana Sue I. Ka‘opua
Jennifer F. Tofaeono
Soono H. Park
Luana M.Y. Scanlan
Margaret E. Ward
Victor W. Tofaeono
Salilo Julia Foifua
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 2, December 2010, pp. 1-20
Description
Discusses a program that includes the use of cultural beliefs, practices and customs for the health care needs of cancer patients in Indigenous communities.
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Different Reality For Aboriginal Cancer Patients

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 11
Description
Looks at the lack of groups providing support and education for Aboriginal victims of cancer. Article located by scrolling to page 11.
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Disparities in Cancer Mortality and Incidence among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary C. White
David K. Espey
Judith Swan
Charles L. Wiggins
Christine Eheman ... [et al.]
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. S377-S387
Description
Uses ancestry to chart occurrences of cancer between 1990 and 2009. Concludes with recommendations to reduce cancer mortality.
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Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Types, Cervical Cancer Screening History, and Risk Factors for Infection in Manitoba

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A. A. Demers
B. Shearer
A. Severini
R. Lotocki
E. V. Kliewer ... [et al.]
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 32, no. 4, September 2012, pp. 177-185
Description
Study examines the prevalence of HPV infection in an unvaccinated population and links the results of pap screening with cervical cancer.
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Each Victim Reacts Differently to Cancer Diagnosis

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 9
Description
Discussion on the importance of finding a support group to help deal with cancer diagnosis, cancer treatments and survivor guilt. Article found by scrolling to page 9.
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"Eating for Outsiders": Cancer Causation Discourse Among the Iñupiat of Arctic Alaska

Alternate Title
Alaska Native Discourse on Cancer Causation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joslyn Cassady
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 67, no. 4, 2008, pp. 374-383
Description
Argues for culturally appropriate prevention and detection programs and understanding of the power relationships in which policies and recommendations are made.
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Engaging Seldom or Never Screened Women in Cancer Screening: A Compendium of Pan-Canadian Best and Promising Practices

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto Public Health
Description
Includes results of literature search and environmental scan which produced list of 61 successful, customized programs from agencies across Canada. Each program is listed with a description of goals and objectives, implementation steps, reach, evaluation, critical factors for adaptation, challenges and lessons learned.
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Establishing a Patient Navigator Program to Reduce Cancer Disparities in the American Indian Communities of Western South Dakota: Initial Observations and Results

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel G. Petereit
Kevin Molloy
Mary L. Reiner
Petra Helbig
Kristin Cina ... [et al.]
Cancer Control, vol. 15, no. 3, July 2008, pp. 254-259
Description
Looks at how the program is helping overcome barriers by assisting patients deal with the health care system.
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