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Cultural barriers challenge Native Americans seeking cancer treatment

(Photo by Ricky Cornish | Cronkite News) Nurse Diana Weaselboy performs a checkup last year at Patina Wellness Center in Phoenix. Stigma within Native American communities and experiencing racism from caregivers are cultural barriers to be overcome in treating cancer.

(Photo by Ricky Cornish | Cronkite News) Nurse Diana Weaselboy performs a checkup last year at Patina Wellness Center in Phoenix. Stigma within Native American communities and experiencing racism from caregivers are cultural barriers to be overcome in treating cancer.