Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board: Indian Leadership for Indian Health

History & Goals

Northwest Tribal Cancer Control Project Goals

This four-year, comprehensive cancer control project will:

  1. Facilitate a process for Northwest tribes to promote cancer risk reduction strategies.
  2. Provide information on the most current early detection, screening and treatment practices through education and resource materials.
  3. Provide education regarding quality of life for cancer patients, their families and caretakers.
  4. Coordinate and collaborate with local and national cancer organizations and individuals.
  5. Improve Indian-specific cancer control data.