Cancer education seminars for Appalachian populations were conducted to:(1) increase
knowledge of existing cancer disparities,(2) disseminate findings from Appalachian …

• Insufficient data is interpreted as there not being a problem rather than due to data error or
lack of inclusion in data collection (eg, low participation on BRFSS due to lack of …

Background. In this article, I discuss factors that may affect working relationships between
non-Indian researchers and Native American individuals and communities and give …

To improve cancer disparities among under-represented minority (URM) populations, better
representation of URM individuals in cancer research is needed. The San Diego State …

Abstract On September 7, 2013, the NCI R25T award mechanism ended its final
“receipt/review/award cycle” after more than two decades shaping the cancer prevention …

Background. Cancer has become a significant health concern in American Indian
communities. Over the past several decades Native peoples have experienced significant …

A lack of diversity in the clinical cancer workforce causes undue burden limiting research
and patient care advancements. Recruitment and retention of individuals underrepresented …

Cancer is now the second leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska
Natives (AIAN), and trends in cancer-related mortality over the past 2 decades show inferior …

Purpose Studies have highlighted geographic variation in cancer incidence rates among
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. This is the first study to …

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) initiatives such as the National Cancer
Institute's Community Networks Program (CNP)(2005–2010) often emphasize training of …