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How Academic-Tribal Teams Cut Cancer Risks in Native American Communities

Source
Open Access Government
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Date
Jan 7, 2026
Summary
Discusses cancer outcomes for the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population and the work of a cancer center in Oklahoma to improve those outcomes. Describes the partnership between the center and 2 tribal nations to ensure tribal participation, inclusion of Indigenous knowledge, and prioritizing community needs.
Tagged as
Cancer · Community engagement and volunteerism · Culture · Health disparities · Networking and collaboration · Tribal communities · Oklahoma