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Breaching the realm of death and life: Linda Ross - Traditional Healing and Cancer Survivance
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Traditional healing methods and teachings are at the center of Indigenous wellbeing. They can support Indigenous people diagnosed with cancer. Linda shares her story of being both a traditional practitioner and overcoming a cancer diagnosis. She knows the manner in which difficult news such as a cancer diagnosis is delivered matters, and reminds us to use approaches congruent with Indigenous lifeways.
Linda Ross (Diné) is a traditional healer living in Window Rock, AZ. Linda is a survivor of breast cancer and has been practicing traditional, holistic methods of healing for over 50 years.
Resources:
American Indian Cancer Foundation: https://americanindiancancer.org
Cancer Epidemiology in Native Communities: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/research/articles/cancer-AIAN-US.htm
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