CANOE: Cancer Awareness, Navigation, and Equitable Indigenous Health
CANOE Partnership: Cancer Awareness, Navigation, Outreach, and Equitable Indigenous Health Outcomes
This initiative aims to improve cancer care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities by focusing on awareness, support, and fair health opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11194000 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, especially in Washington State, to address differences in cancer outcomes. Our approach includes helping people understand cancer risks, guiding them through screening processes like mammograms and colonoscopies, and providing support for prevention efforts such as quitting smoking. This work builds on over two decades of engagement with Tribal communities to ensure everyone has access to the best possible cancer care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This initiative is designed to benefit American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, particularly those residing in the Washington State catchment area.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the American Indian and Alaska Native communities or the specified geographic focus may not directly benefit from this particular program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better cancer prevention, earlier detection, and improved overall health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals.
How similar studies have performed: This work builds upon 22 years of substantial community engagement and previous successful interventions, including a digital smoking cessation trial for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Lonnie a. — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Lonnie a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.