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ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2025

Enhancing the Cancer Care Journey for Indigenous Patients: A Guide for Oncology Nurses.

Jennifer M Shea, Tina Buckle, Sylvia Doody, Kathy Michelin

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Article in Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jennifer M SheaDivision of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-3791-6819
Tina BuckleDepartment of Health & Social Development, Nunatsiavut Government, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0, Canada.
Sylvia DoodyDepartment of Health & Social Development, Nunatsiavut Government, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0, Canada.
Kathy MichelinIndependent Researcher, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIndigenous peoples nationally have seen a drastic increase in cancer diagnoses, often at later stages and with poorer survival rates than non-Indigenous Canadians. Colonization, assimilation policies, and racism within our healthcare system are contributors to these inequities.

methodsAs a team, we have worked for over a decade to improve the cancer care journey of Indigenous patients in Labrador. We share learnings from a qualitative community-based project with Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit land claim agreement through sharing suggested improvements from participants to improve the cancer care journey.

objectiveAcknowledging the diversity of Indigenous groups, we discuss suggestions as a guide and expand the discussion to provide interconnected suggestions for oncology nurses on enhancing care for their Indigenous patients.

conclusionsOncology nurses play a crucial role in enhancing the cancer care journey for Indigenous peoples, necessitating a commitment to culturally safe environments, ongoing professional development, and advocacy for systemic changes.

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NeoplasmsOncology NursingCanadaHumanscancer journeycultural safetyhealth inequitiesindigenous healthInuit

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PMID40422538
PMCPMC12110303

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