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Native men, spirituality, and cancer recovery.

St Clair DM

Native American Cancer Research, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA.

BACKGROUND: This commentary provides an explanation of spirituality and how it is an integral part of recovering, healing and rejoicing in the cancer experience. METHODS: The peoplehood model is used to demonstrate equality of nature: The model is comprised of 4 components that illustrate their interrelationships in nature when in harmony and balance. These 4 components are sacred land, sacred language, sacred history, and sacred ceremonial cycle. RESULTS: Spirituality is a key component to healing. CONCLUSIONS: Through the cancer experience, an individual evaluates one's path in life, thus establishing harmony and balance.

Published 26 May 2005 in J Cancer Educ, 20(1): 33-6.
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