Native men, spirituality, and cancer recovery.
BACKGROUND
This commentary provides an explanation of spirituality and how it is an integral part of recovering, healing and rejoicing in the cancer experience.


METHODS
The peoplehood model is used to demonstrate equality of nature: The model is comprised of 4 components that illustrate their interrelationships in nature when in harmony and balance. These 4 components are sacred land, sacred language, sacred history, and sacred ceremonial cycle.


RESULTS
Spirituality is a key component to healing.


CONCLUSIONS
Through the cancer experience, an individual evaluates one's path in life, thus establishing harmony and balance.
St Clair
Douglas M
DM
Native American Cancer Research, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA.
D003289:Convalescence; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology; D029181:Spirituality