The promise and the challenge of the spirit of EAGLES program.

Authors: Salmon Kaur J
Publication Year: 2005
Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08
Journal: Journal of Cancer Education
Keywords: cancer,infrastructure,community-based participatory action

Short Abstract: Background: The Spirit of E.A.G.L.E.S. is a National Cancer Institute funded Special Populations Network. Prior to its inception, there was limited infrastructure available to American Indian and Alaska Native populations to support cancer control activities. 

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Spirit of E.A.G.L.E.S. is a National Cancer Institute funded Special Populations Network. Prior to its inception, there was limited infrastructure available to American Indian and Alaska Native populations to support cancer control activities. METHODS: Awareness has been raised about the burden of cancer in this special population. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Changes have started to support truly comprehensive cancer control across the cancer care continuum and will drive future community-based, participatory action research.

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Funding: the National Cancer Institute funded Special Populations Network.
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