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Partnering with Washington State Tribal Communities to Develop Culturally-Tailored Nutrition Resources and Reduce Cancer Health Disparities

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Project Title Partnering with Washington State Tribal Communities to Develop Culturally-Tailored Nutrition Resources and Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
Funding Opportunity Implementation and Outcomes Research
Funding Cycle Cycle 1
Award Date March 2025
Award Amount $1,499,378
Institution / Organization Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Principal Investigator(s) Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD, MPH; Amanda Fretts, PhD, MPH
Cancer Type Multiple Types (more than one cancer type)
Cancer Type Description

Multiple types with a focus on obesity-related cancers: breast, esophageal, endometrial, ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreas, colorectal

Research Area Treatment
Lay Summary

In Washington (WA) State, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people have the highest rates of cancers in any group of people based on race and ethnicity, especially in cancers related to obesity. Risk of some cancers can be reduced through diet and lifestyle modifications, but few nutrition and cooking programs exist that draw on cultural strengths in Tribal communities. In this study, researchers and community partners will work together to develop culturally appropriate nutrition resources and methods to improve cancer prevention and survivorship. The project will set the stage for future partnerships using nutrition to decrease cancer rates in AI/AN people in WA.

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