The promise and the challenge of the spirit of E.A.G.L.E.S. program

J Cancer Educ. 2005 Spring;20(1 Suppl):2-6. doi: 10.1207/s15430154jce2001s_02.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Community Participation / methods
  • Congresses as Topic
  • Female
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Health Education / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Indians, North American / education*
  • Indians, North American / statistics & numerical data
  • Inuit / education*
  • Inuit / statistics & numerical data
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / ethnology*
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Nicotiana / adverse effects
  • United States
  • Urban Population