The “Spirit of Eagles” legacy

Kaur, Judith S.; Dignan, Mark; Burhansstipanov, Linda; Baukol, Paulette; Claus, Cynthia

doi:10.1002/cncr.22152

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“…Mayo Clinic has experience working with and serving AI/AN communities through its two Native American programs (Native CIRCLE and Spirit of EAGLES) and the former Native WEB. Respectively, these programs have disseminated culturally appropriate cancer and nutritional information to AI/AN communities, provided infrastructure and capacity building programs in cancer care and research to AI/AN communities, and trained Tribal/IHS nurses and Community Health Representatives to provide breast/cervix cancer screening training and education [20]. These programs have been directed by Judith S. Kaur, MD, the second of only two Native American medical oncologists in the USA [21].…”

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Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Cancer-Focused Summer Research Education Program Navajo Undergraduate Students

et al. 2010

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This paper describes the development and pilot testing of a 10-week cancer research education program for Navajo undergraduate students. The program was piloted at Diné College with 22 undergraduates (7 men, 15 women) in 2007 and 2008. Students completed a pre–post program survey assessing attitudes, opinions, and knowledge about research and about cancer. The program was found to be culturally acceptable and resulted in statistically significant changes in some of the attitudes and opinions about research and cancer. Combining all 13 knowledge items, there was a significant (p=0.002) change in the mean total correct percent from baseline [70.3 (SD=15.9)] to post-program [82.1 (SD=13.1)]. The curriculum was adapted for a new cancer prevention and control course now offered at Diné College, enhancing sustainability. Ultimately, these efforts may serve to build capacity in communities by developing a cadre of future Native American scientists to develop and implement cancer research.

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Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Cancer-Focused Summer Research Education Program Navajo Undergraduate Students

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“…For example, the National Cancer Institute initiated the development of the Special Populations Network (SPN) program, a nationwide initiative that included several independent yet coordinated projects [18]. At the present time the existing projects involve such diverse populations as New York City immigrants [19]; the Asian-American communities in Boston, New York, Houston, Seattle, California and Hawaii [20]; the Native American and Alaska Natives in Western and Midwestern states and Alaska [21]; and the underserved communities in Maryland [22, 23]. The one SPN project that involves a population, which is geographically and demographically most similar to ours, is the Deep South Network (DSN), which includes selected rural and urban areas in Mississippi and Alabama [24].…”

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Cancer Outcomes Research in a Rural Area: A Multi-Institution Partnership Model

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Whereas, most cancer research data come from high-profile academic centers, little is known about the outcomes of cancer care in rural communities. We summarize the experience of building a multi-institution partnership to develop a cancer outcomes research infrastructure in Southwest Georgia (SWGA), a primarily rural 33-county area with over 700,000 residents. The partnership includes eight institutions: the Emory University in Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Georgia Comprehensive Center Registry (the Registry), the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition (the Coalition), and the four community cancer centers located within the SWGA region. The practical application of the partnership model, its organizational structure, and lessons learned are presented using two specific examples: a study evaluating treatment decisions and quality of life among prostate cancer patients, and a study of treatment discontinuation among prostate, breast, lung, and colorectal cancer patients. Our partnership model allowed us to (1) use the Coalition as a link between Atlanta-based researchers and local community; (2) collaborate with the area cancer centers on day-to-day study activities; (3) involve the Registry personnel and resources to identify eligible cancer cases and to perform data collection; and (4) raise community awareness and sense of study ownership through media announcements organized by the Coalition. All of the above activities were performed in consultation with the funding institution (CDC) and its project directors who oversee several other studies addressing similar research questions throughout the country. Our partnership model may provide a useful framework for cancer outcomes research projects in rural communities.

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“…SoE efforts have measurably increased awareness of cancer among American Indians and Alaska Natives and resulted in local, regional, and national efforts to address cancer issues in this population [23,24]. In addition, outreach efforts have been enhanced by developing new networks and partnerships.…”

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Cancer-related Disparities: Weathering the Perfect Storm Through Comprehensive Cancer Control Approaches

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Rollins

Weinberg

et al. 2005

Cancer Causes Control

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During the last two decades extraordinary progress in developing and using effective cancer prevention strategies, early detection interventions, and cancer treatments has been made. This progress has resulted in an overall decline in mortality rates for all cancers combined. Nonetheless, cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States. Although cancer is a diagnosis that many survive, cancer experiences across populations may vary considerably. These differences in cancer experiences have created an unequal disease burden that presents distinct professional and moral challenges to our nation. Many cancer control plans suggest specific strategies that prioritize eliminating cancer-related disparities. This article describes certain cancer-related disparities in the United States and gives several examples of how communities and disenfranchised populations are using comprehensive cancer control (CCC) approaches to eliminate these disparities. One or two interventions are highlighted in each example.

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The “Spirit of Eagles” legacy

Cited by 18 publications

References 6 publications

Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Cancer-Focused Summer Research Education Program Navajo Undergraduate Students

Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Cancer-Focused Summer Research Education Program Navajo Undergraduate Students

Cancer Outcomes Research in a Rural Area: A Multi-Institution Partnership Model

Cancer-related Disparities: Weathering the Perfect Storm Through Comprehensive Cancer Control Approaches

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