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American Indian Cancer Foundation for Cancer Screening Test
WebThe American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is a national non-profit organization that was established to address the tremendous cancer inequities faced by Native communities. AICAF is Native-governed; its board members and employees have an array of …
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Healthy Native Foods
WebOne of the ways our team has been working to eliminate cancer is through Healthy Native Foods work. These initiatives focus on food for prevention, highlighting the importance of traditional foods, healthy diets and cultural practices for overall health and …
Cancer Resources at American Indian Cancer Foundation
WebHeart Health PSA. Sign up to join our community and receive the latest AICAF news, events and resources! Browse through our Infographics, tool kits, webinars, and other Cancer Resources for Cancer Patients to learn more about how we are …
Colon Cancer Screening at American Indian Cancer Foundation
WebColorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death for Native people. Getting screened saves lives by detecting precancerous growths in the early stages when they are easiest to treat and remove. Most men and women should start screening at …
Cancer information for American Indian and Alaska Native
WebA high burden of cancer risk factors: Commercial tobacco abuse (smoking and chewing) and cigarette smoke exposure. Alcohol abuse. Diets high in animal fats and low in fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables. Lack of regular physical activity. Obesity. Diabetes. Family genes …
Our Programs & Projects
WebAmerican Indian Cancer Foundation projects will change overtime due to funding and priorities. We focus our programming efforts on cancer prevention, cancer screening, survivorship, research and evaluation. Staff will continue to enhance our resources, …
Lung Cancer Prevention at American Indian Cancer Foundation
WebThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently outlined a new draft for lung cancer screening recommendations. New guidelines recommend annual screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in adults ages 50 to 80 years who have a …
HPV Immunization for Cancer Prevention at American Indian …
WebHPV can cause cervical, throat, penile, anal, and vulvar cancers - diseases that Native people are at higher risk for developing. Fortunately, HPV immunization can prevent 70-90% of the types of HPV that cause cancer. The vaccine, which is taken in a three-step …
Cervical Cancer Screening at American Indian Cancer Foundation
WebIt provides support to urban clinics and helps remove screening barriers by raising awareness of cancer burdens and solutions, promoting health systems changes, and performing community education and outreach activities. Please contact …
Breast Cancer Awareness at American Indian Cancer Foundation
WebBreast cancer is the most common cancer found in women. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for Native women. Approximately 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. Native women have a 7% higher cancer rate compared to non …
Does colorectal cancer run in your family
WebThe American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) created the #BlueBeadsDay Social Media Toolkit to engage community members, health professionals, and leaders working towards cancer equity in raising awareness of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Native communities.
Indigenous Pink Day
WebIndigenous Pink Day is a national breast cancer awareness campaign for Native people. Our team invites Indigenous people of all ages to join us by wearing pink and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #IndigenousPink to raise awareness of breast cancer in …
Wyatt Pickner, MPH (Hunkpati Dakota)
WebResearch Manager. Wyatt Pickner, MPH (Hunkpati Dakota) is the Research Manager at the American Indian Cancer Foundation. Originally from the Crow Creek Indian Reservation, Wyatt now lives and works in Minneapolis, MN. A graduate of the University of …
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