Cancer

Results found almost two-thirds of the cervical cancers had detectable HPV (human papillomavirus) types 16 or 18.

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2010.

Findings are difficult to quantify due to the relatively small sample size of participants, more study is recommended.

Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 2000.

Looks at the high rates HPV infection, cervical cancer and cervical cancer-related mortality in northern Quebec as compared to the Canadian population.

Using the photovoice approach with twelve Aboriginal breast cancer survivors in Saskatchewan to argue the need for more research on the effects of race, gender, and class on cancer care and experiences.

Statistics from various sources gathered to assist tribes in developing public health programs and priorities.

Comments on a project, the Native Hawaiian Cancer Awareness, Research and Training Project, whose goal is aimed at reducing the burden of cancer among Native Hawaiians.

Webcast of a presentation from Patterns of Health and Wellbeing Symposium regarding the connection between health and the environment. Duration: 23:47.

Authors advocate for molecularly targeted therapies as a tool toward better cancer care for northern residents.

Looks at cancer incidence and gives overview of Ontario's strategy to improve cancer outcomes.

Looks at the food-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also assesses how industry, governments, and consumers, are managing dietary risks, and proposes actions that could lead to improvements.

Article reviews The Indigenous Navigator role, within Cancer Care Ontario, finds that Indigenous Navigators provide support and advocacy for patients by facilitating access to support and palliative services while addressing cultural and spiritual needs and thereby increasing the well-being of Indigenous patients.

Looks at healthcare, including cancer screening, western medicine, traditional medicine, and palliative care in a remote community. Duration: 11:24.

Compared data finding that pancreatic cancer rate in Greenland is 138% higher than in Denmark.

Nursing Thesis (M.N.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.

Results from search of peer-reviewed journal papers suggest five themes: concerns about toxicity of treatment; disconnect with physician; fears about absence from home during treatment; different beliefs about causes of the disease; and failure to address holistic health.

Examines the need for cross-cultural education initiatives which stress an understanding of Indigenous views by medical staff as well as an understanding of cancer prevention and treatment by Indigenous peoples.

Highlights some tips, ideas, and stories from cancer survivors attending the June 2008 conference held in Winnipeg, Manitoba and introduces a documentary about Sandra Ahenakew's life with cancer. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Windsor, 2005.

Comments on the 2011 World Breast Cancer conference and the various attitudes held towards women and breast cancer around the world. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Study involving 22 women shows that ethnicity, finances and formal education are determinants of women's knowledge of cervical screening programs.

Discusses the aims of the conference, which included the sharing of information, setting priorities for further research and determine if regional treatment approaches are justifiable.

Examines the high cancer rates in Inuit populations and highlights challenges to receiving care, from diagnosis through to survivorship or palliative care.

Opens a dialogue on the unique needs and issues relating to cancer among the Inuit.

Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.

Questionnaires completed by 175 women aged 18-63 suggested that health service planners should be aware of the potential barriers to Pap smear attendance, especially by older women.

Study examines descriptive statistics and incidence trends (1969 – 2014), including survival rates, of female breast cancers among Alaska Native (AN) women.

Scans existing systems and identifies barriers to developing common standards for data collection, access, and reporting, with the long-term goal of improving the ability to collect baseline information and target Cancer services to areas of most need.

Looks at determining if cancer incidence is higher in a First Nations community located near natural gas installations.

Presented in six languages.

Compares racial imbalance in kidney cancer cases using demographic, geographic and temporal factors.

Comments on the profound and extensive impacts of the flooding and dislocation.

Brief summary looked at changes in death rates for Indigenous Australians both overall and for specific diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Data from the Arizona population health and vital statistics, United States Census Bureau, and the Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Extensive list includes information on program name, agency responsible for program administration, whether service is available in Indigenous languages, availability of resources for different groups, whether staff have cultural safety training (Quitlines), strategy or framework, and capacity building. Version 5.0.

Reports on data from Provincial and Federal databases for all-cause, premature, amenable and case-specific mortality between 1992 and 2014.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Looks at end-of-life care service models and policies, and advance care planning and identifies current needs, disparities, and services available to Indigenous patients.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brown University, 2010.

Looks at regional differences using Indian Health Services and mortality data sets.

Lists some of the symptoms of lung cancer and endorses quitting smoking. Article located by scrolling to page 7.

Studies the variation in cancer incidence and discovers three at risk relatives with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer.

Discusses the case of an eleven year old First Nations child whose decision to end chemotherapy and use traditional medicines instead was criticized in Canadian mainstream media.

Looks at results from the Menzies Mortality Project on adult deaths and the classification system used to present the information to communities.

Interview with the creator of My Story, a DVD/booklet resource that tells the stories of several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.