Cancer

AICAF is committed to developing culturally tailored tools and cancer resources that support survivors and caregivers, educate healthcare providers, increase awareness, and foster prevention through healthy living. Together, we are working to create a better future for our next seven generations, where cancer is no longer a leading cause of death for our communities.

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Advancing Health Equity: Policy, System and Environmental (PSE) Change in Indian Country

AICAF’s Prevention and Policy staff, Melanie Plucinski and Daanis Chosa led a webinar titled, ‘Advancing Health Equity: Policy, System and Environmental (PSE) Change”
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Cessation Medication: An update on efficacy and safety

This recorded webinar is presented by Dr. Anne Joseph, MD, MPH, University of Minnesota. Dr. Joseph, iQuits co-investigator, research interests are in tobacco control and her work has focused on smoking cessation and smoking reduction interventions for special populations of
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies

Happy Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Join AICAF for our ⚡️lightning ⚡️ webinar as we discuss a colorectal cancer screening option, stool testing.

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My Pap smear was abnormal . . . now what?

AICAF presents a recorded follow up webinar to "Can I prevent cervical cancer?" Follow along with Dr. Amanda Bruegl to learn about abnormal Pap test results.
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Can I prevent cervical cancer?

To raise awareness for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the American Indian Cancer Foundation presented the "Can I prevent cervical cancer?" webinar in collaboration with Dr. Amanda Bruegl. Watch and share with your network to help spread awareness!
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De-Mystifying the Well Woman Exam: What are you doing down there?!

Dr. Bruegl MD, MS (Oneida and Stockbridge-Munsee) & AICAF present a 15-minute lightning webinar about “De-Mystifying the Well Woman Exam!”

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Cervical Cancer Screening with an Update on Screening for Patients with HIV

Did you know there are different cervical cancer screening guidelines for those who are HIV positive? Dr. Bruegl discusses the unique screening guidelines for this special population.
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Management of Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests: A discussion of Case Studies

This recorded webinar focuses on unusual case studies related to cervical cancer screening and confusing results that do not necessarily fit the treatment algorithm.
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Two Spirit Survivor Story with Asa Wright

Asa Wright is the Executive Director for the Indigenous Peoples Power Project and the founder of the Portland Two-Spirit Society. He is a kidney cancer survivor and has been cancer-free for one year.
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Honoring Traditional Knowledge As Potential Cancer Prevention

This Cancer Prevention Month webinar seeks to bridge the gap between cancer prevention research and the pillars of traditional Indigenous Lifeways.
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Honoring the Journeys of Cancer Caregivers: An Indigenous Perspective

Through a series of interviews and first-hand accounts, listen to the stories shared by Indigenous caretakers in this webinar honoring cancer survivorship month.
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American Indian/Alaska Native Cancer Survivorship 101

This recorded webinar session provides an overview of survivorship among American Indian/Alaska Native cancer survivors
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Celebrate Indigenous Life: Our Stories Are Sacred

Indigenous cancer survivors Maria DesJarlait (Red Lake Ojibwe), Chris Polasky (Sitka), and Asa Wright (Klamath) share their sacred stories.
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AICAF Virtual Prayer Event

The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) hosted a virtual prayer event with Butch Felix (Rosebud Sioux) to begin our Celebrate Indigenous Life campaign in June.
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Celebrate Indigenous Life Honor Song

An honor song for cancer survivors, caregivers, and their families
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Cancer Survivorship Awareness Month Social Media Toolkit

Social Media Content and Messaging Toolkit for National Cancer Survivorship Awareness Month in Native Communities
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Liver Opioid User Overall

Liver Cancer Resource discussing the promotion of vaccines and screening among opioid users
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Liver & Opioids Evaluation Brief

Liver Cancer Resource discussing the promotion of vaccines and screening among opioid users
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Hepatitis C Resource for Native Communities

Educational Guide on Hepatitis C Prevention, Testing, and Treatment for Native American Communities
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Hepatitis B Resource for Native Communities

Educational Guide on Hepatitis B Prevention, Vaccination, and Its Link to Liver Cancer in Native Communities
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