Providing culturally safe cancer survivorship care with Indigenous communities: study protocol for an integrated knowledge translation study

Abstract Background Cancer among Indigenous people is increasing faster than overall Canadian rates. Lack of survivorship support, including screening and follow-up for recurrences, contributes to poor health outcomes and low 5-year survival rates. Historical trauma from colonization and lack of cul...

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Main Authors: Wendy Gifford, Roanne Thomas, Gwen Barton, Ian D. Graham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0422-9