Increased Access to Screenings: Native Americans are urged to prioritize cancer screenings, with organizations advocating for stronger education on Pap tests and mammograms.
Palliative Care Initiatives: Programs like Walking Forward aim to improve life for Native Americans with cancer by providing palliative care services closer to home.
Palliative Care Initiatives: Programs like Walking Forward aim to improve life for Native Americans with cancer by providing palliative care services closer to home.
Community-Based Support: Support groups, like the Cherokee Cancer Support Group, offer emotional and financial assistance to Native American cancer patients.
Culturally Sensitive Care: Healthcare providers are working to incorporate traditional healing practices and cultural sensitivity into cancer care for Native Americans.
Advocacy and Awareness: Native American cancer survivors, like Lugene Flores and Joni, share their stories to raise awareness and encourage others to seek screenings.
Research and Funding: Organizations, such as the American Indian Cancer Foundation, work to address cancer disparities and secure funding for research and support services.
Early Detection and Treatment: Studies show that patients with screen-detectable cancers are presenting with earlier stages of disease and experiencing higher cure rates due to increased access to screenings.
Tribal Health Initiatives: Tribal health organizations, like Tribal Health, focus on breast cancer awareness and improving access to screenings and treatment for Native American women.
Reducing Mortality Rates: Efforts to reduce cancer mortality rates among Native Americans include improving access to preventive care, screenings, and treatment.
Empowering Native Voices: A new wave of Native American leaders is emerging, sharing their stories and advocating for better cancer care and support services in their communities.