Healing Pathways for Native Americans with Breast Cancer: Prevention,
Treatment and Recovery

**March 25^th^ & 26^th^, 2005**

###  Radisson Hotel City Center •Tucson • AZ

**ABOUT THE PROGRAM**

**This two-day program has been designed for Native Americans in Arizona
who are at risk for, currently have, or who are recovering from breast
cancer. It will provide the latest information on breast cancer
prevention, treatment and recovery using mainstream medical approaches,
holistic approaches, and traditional Native American healing approaches.
The program is built around workshops and activities to help you:**

***-Raise your awareness about the serious problem Native Americans face
with breast cancer;***

***-Increase your knowledge about the wide array of treatments
available;***

***-Become an informed advocate regarding treatment; and***

***-Obtain tools for recovery from breast cancer.***

###  AGENDA

# Day 1: Friday, March 25^th,^ 2005

**6:00 AM -- 7:30 AM Optional Early Morning Activities**

> **Walk for Life at Sabino Canyon *led by Sonia Tinoco***
>
> **Wake Up with Qi Gong *led by Talena DeBaun***
>
> **Aerobics for Health *led by Veronica Guerrero***

**7:30 AM -- 8:30 AM Registration (Continental Breakfast Provided)**

**8:30 AM -- 9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies & Prayer *facilitated by Dolores
Flores & Delmar Boni***

**9:00 AM -- 10:30 AM Keynote Address *introduced by Pattie King***

> **Breast Cancer: Diagnosis & Recovery for Native Americans *by Dr. Ana
> Maria Lopez***

**10:30 AM -- Noon Morning Session:**

> **New Developments in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Breast Cancer *by
> Dr. Robert Brooks***

**Noon -- 1:15 PM Luncheon (provided)*: Black Mountain Eagles Drumming
Group & Round Dance and Special***

***Dance by Chief Dakota***

**1:15 PM -- 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions:**

> **1) Self-Advocacy for Breast Cancer Survivors *by Beverly Davies***
>
> **2) Healing With Herbs *by Dolores Flores***
>
> **3) Native Spirituality in Cancer Recovery *by Miguel Flores***
>
> **4) Cooking for the Health of It *by Chef Barry Infuso***
>
> **5) Art and Journaling: An Experiential Workshop *by Marcia Loynd***
>
> **6) Harmony in the Healing Process *by Caren Trujillo***

**3:15 PM -- 5:15 PM Breakout Sessions:**

> **7) The Role of Ceremony in Breast Cancer Recovery *by Daniel
> Bejar***
>
> **8) Cancer Prevention and Treatment *by Dr. Peter Lance***
>
> **9) Cooking for the Health of It *by Chef Barry Infuso ***(repeat of
> #4)
>
> **10) Tobacco and Breast Cancer *by Marlene Jose***
>
> **11) Post Treatment Recovery: An Experiential Workshop *by Marcia
> Loynd***
>
> **12) Coyote Medicine: Integrating Mainstream Medical Approaches with
> Native American**
>
> **Healing Traditions *by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona***
>
> **Optional Evening Activities:**

**5:30 PM -- 9:00 PM Sweat Lodge *led by Daniel Bejar (at Sunstone
Cancer Support Foundation)***

**6:30 PM -- 8:30 PM Drumming for Healing: The Power of Native American
Music *led by John Oberly***

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# Day 2: Saturday, March 26^th^, 2005

**8:30 AM -- 10:00 AM Breakout Sessions:**

> **13) Alcohol and Breast Cancer *by Russell Johnson***
>
> **14) American Indian Medicine Healing *by Miguel Juan Cardenes
> ***(this session is being held
>
> off site at Sunstone Cancer Foundation, transportation available if
> needed).
>
> **15) Helping Yourself -- Helping Others: Cancer Survivors as
> Advocates *by Susan Leigh***
>
> **16) Breast Cancer from A to Z *by Dr. Laura Tillman & Shannon Myers
> ***
>
> **17) Symptom Management for Breast Cancer Patients *by Jody Pelusi***
>
> **18) Traditional Arts and Healing *by Rosemary Tona-Aguirre***

**10:15 AM -- Noon Breakout Sessions:**

> **19) Meal Planning for Cancer Prevention and Recovery *by Luz
> Elenes-Shearer***
>
> **20) Psychological Approaches to Pain Management *by Russell
> Johnson***
>
> **21) Traditional Native Spirituality and Healing *by Delmar Boni***
>
> **22) Massage Therapy *by Mara Concordia***
>
> **23) Natural Therapies in Breast Cancer *by Dr. Carol Revak***
>
> **24) Arts and Healing *by Mary Rosas***

**Noon -- 1:30 PM Luncheon (provided)*: Mary Redhouse***

**1:30 PM -- 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions:**

> **25) Humor and Healing *by Wanda Backes***
>
> **26) Qi Gong for Health and Healing *by Talena DeBaun***
>
> **27) Breast Cancer 101: Myths, Facts, and What You Can Do *by Becky
> Howard***
>
> **28) Introduction to Tai Chi *by Brenda Manuelito***
>
> **29) Breath, Movement & Awareness: Yoga for Health and Well-Being *by
> Maria Mendola***
>
> **30) Breast Cancer Talking Circle *led by Mary Redhouse***

**3:15 PM -- 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions:**

> **31) Traditional Native Spirituality and Healing *by Delmar Boni
> ***(repeat of #13)
>
> **32) Disparities in Care: Native Women and Cancer *by Becky Howard***
>
> **33) Breast Cancer from A to Z *by Dr. Laura Tillman & Shannon Myers
> ***(repeat of #16)
>
> **34) Breast Cancer Talking Circle *led by Mary Redhouse ***(repeat of
> #30)
>
> **35) Traditional Arts and Healing *by Rosemary Tona-Aguirre
> ***(repeat of #18)
>
> **36) Arts and Healing *by Mary Rosas ***(repeat of #24)

**5:15 PM -- 5:45 PM Closing Ceremonies**

**Thank You** ***Our sincere gratitude to the following for their
interest, support, commitment, and contribution:***

**•American Cancer Society •Arizona Cancer Center**

**•American Diabetes Association •Arizona Department of Health
Services**

**•Canyon Ranch •The Cocopah Tribe**

**•Comprehensive Cancer Control Program •Indian Health Service**

**•Native American Cancer Research Partnership •Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Health Department**

**•Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation •Tucson Indian Center**

**•University Physician's Hospital at Kino •Well Woman Health Check
Program**

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##  HIGHLIGHTS

Some of the diverse and exciting activities and opportunities being
offered are listed below:

**Mostly Books** will be on-site, where a variety of books, tapes and
other relevant materials of interest will be available. If you would
like to have your books sold, or know of any titles that should be
included, call Russ Johnson 520-887-4343.

**Book Signing** Authors will be available at specific times in to sign
their books. Check schedule in program materials.

**Casual Dress** is appropriate. Hotel temperature is difficult to
control and a sweater is advisable.

**Video Previews** of relevant material will be offered to those
interested, both days.

**Exhibits & Displays** will be on hand, providing a variety of
information and resources.

**T-Shirts** will be provided free. See registration form to order size.
To ENTER design contest, see below.

**Balance & Harmony** activities will be offered. Wear comfortable
clothes and shoes. Check your program materials for times and how to
sign up. Space is limited.

Massages will be available to soothe, relax and rejuvenate.

####### Sweat Lodges will be held at Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation (male & females seperate), Transportation is available if needed. Wear comfortable clothing.

**Drumming for Healing** The Power of Native American Music will be
demonstrated in this participatory Pow Wow Drumming Class.

**Qi Gong** is a traditional Chinese healing art using breathing
techniques and movements to stimulate healing and balance your inner
energy of "chi". Wear comfortable clothing. Will be held at Radisson
Hotel.

**Aerobics** To start your day off energized, join this low-level impact
class. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Will be held at Radisson
Hotel.

####### Early Morning Walk Join us in this easy walk and enjoy the beauty of Sabino Canyon. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Transportation is available to Sabino Canyon.

**Raffle Prizes** For each session evaluation that is turned in, you
will receive a ticket for the drawings. The more tickets you receive,
the greater your change of winning! **Grand Prize is a computer!**

**Free Lodging** for a limited number is offered to Tribal Elders (55
and over) by Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation, in their eleven casitas
on property. To be considered: check box on registration form.
Transportation is available if needed. Awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis.

**Certificates of Attendance** will be distributed at the end of the
program. Pre-Post testing required in each session.

##### 

#####  LUNCHEON SPECIAL EVENTS

##### Black Mountain Eagle Drumming Group is a renowned Pow Wow Drumming Group from the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Tribe. They have performed at pow wows throughout the Southwest and will be performing at the round dance during lunch March 25^th^.

**Mary Redhouse** has been performing for over 30 years and is
critically acclaimed in several music trade magazines, as well as the LA
Times. She has been a featured artist at several mainstream and Native
American festivals, Mary is vocalist/bassist for Canyon Records artists:
R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, William Eaton Ensemble, and Redhouse Family
Jazz Band, a member of the Redhouse Dancers Native American dance
troupe, and also electric bassist for the Larry Redhouse Trio. She will
perform during lunch March 26^th^.

#####  LOCATION

**The Radisson Hotel City Center**, is located in downtown Tucson at 181
W. Broadway. Take advantage of **low room rates of \$79**
(single/double)! Indicate you are attending Native Americans With Breast
Cancer conference when making reservations to receive this special
discount. The reservation cut-off date is March 4^th^. Call 888-333-3333
to make your reservations. **Parking is FREE** to attendees. From I-10
exit east on Broadway. To enter the covered parking lot, take the first
right (south), following Granada Ave. The lot is located directly across
the street from the conference ballroom.

![](media/image2.wmf)**T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST**

\$100 prize will be awarded to the individual designing the winning
t-shirt! The Native American design must include the program name and
dates. T-shirt designs will be judged by Victor Robles and must be
submitted ***NO LATER THAN February 15^st^!!!***

*To submit your original art design, mail to:* Victor Robles, Health
Department,

Pascua Yaqui Tribe, 7490 S Camino de Oeste, Tucson AZ 85746 *Questions:*
520-879-5661

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## REGISTRATION FORM

> Each participant receives complimentary tuition, educational
> materials, certificate of attendance, continental breakfasts, lunches,
> refreshment breaks & t-shirt. All registrations will be accepted on a
> space-available basis.

Name

Tribal Affiliation (if applicable)

Mailing Address

City

State Zip

Phone Fax

E-Mail

**Special Needs:**

€ Vegetarian meals

€ Wheelchair access

€ Other

**T-Shirt (100% cotton, preshrunk) Circle Size:**

S M L XL XXL XXXL

-   I am requesting consideration for the

> complimentary lodging at Sunstone.
>
> I am a Tribal Elder over 55 years of age.
>
> I understand requests are on a first-come
>
> first-served basis.

**FACULTY**

**Backes, Wanda, Native American Stand-up Comedian,**

**Phoenix, AZ**

**Bejar, Daniel, CSAC, ADS, Traditional Healer, Sweat Lodge and Sundance
Facilitator,** Substance Abuse Counselor

Native Spirit Institute, Prescott

**Boni, Delmar, MEd,** Traditional Healer, Substance Abuse Counselor,
Aftercare Specialist, Indian Health Service, Phoenix

**Brooks, Robert, MD,** Oncologist, Nationally Renowned Lecturer

Immediate Past Chief of Staff, Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital

Board of Trustees, Association of Community Cancer Centers

Founder, Arizona Clinical Oncology Society, Tucson

**Cardenes, Miguel Juan**, Traditional Healer, Substance Abuse
Counselor, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Chairman of the Board, Tucson Traditional
Indian Alliance, Tucson

**Concordia, Mara, Massage Therapist, Tucson, AZ**

**Davies, Beverly**, Executive Director, Cancer Educator

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Tucson

**DeBaun, Talena, BA, ABT, LAc,** Licensed Acupuncturist

Private Practice, Qi Gong Instructor, AZ School of Acupuncture &
Oriental Medicine, and Providence Institute, Tucson

**Elenes-Shearer, Luz**, **RD,** Registered Dietician, Carondelet Health
Care, and Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Diabetes Program, Tucson

**Flores, Jr., Miguel**, **LISAC,** Traditional Healer

Substance Abuse Counselor, Desert Visions Wellness Center,

Indian Health Service, Sacaton

**Flores, Dolores, CNA,** Traditional Healer

Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson

**Guerrero, Veronica,** Aerobics Instructor, Domestic Violence Worker

Walking in Balance Program, Tucson

**Howard, Becky**, Board President, AZ Women's Cancer Network,

Program Coordinator, Well Women Healthcheck Program,

Director, Outreach Programs, North Country Community Health
Center-NAHEC, Flagstaff

**Infuso, Barry, MA, CEC, CCE, AAC,** Chef, Culinary Director,

Nutritional Anthropologist, Pima Community College, Tucson

**Jose, Marlene**, Tobacco Educator, Tucson Indian Center

**Johnson, Russell, MA, LPC, LISAC, LMHC**

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Counselor

Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson

**King, Pattie, LPN,** Cancer Services Advocate

Gila River Health Care Corporation, Sacaton

**Lance, Peter, MD, Oncologist, Arizona Cancer Center,**

**Tucson, AZ**

**Leigh, Susan**, Nationally Renowned Cancer Survivor

Activist and Consultant, Tucson

**Lopez, Ana Maria, MD, MPH,** Associate Professor

Clinical Medicine & Pathology, Arizona Cancer Center, UA

Medical Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program

Medical Director, Women's Health Initiative, Tucson

**Loynd, Marcia**, Musician, Writer, Psychotherapist, Advocate,

Breast Cancer Survivor, Survivorship Coordinator, Arizona Cancer Center,
Tucson

**Manuelito, Brenda**, Tai Chi Expert & Instructor

University of Arizona, Rural Health Care, Tucson

**Mehl-Madrona, Lewis, MD, PhD,** Author of *"Coyote Medicine"*
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, University of Arizona,
College of Medicine, Tucson

**Mendola, Maria, RN, MS, RYT**

Certified Yoga Therapist & Instructor, Private Practice, Tucson

**Myers**, **Shannon, FNP,** Family Nurse Practitioner

Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Surgery Dept, Cancer Unit, Phoenix

**Oberly, John, MA,** Substance Abuse Counselor

Shoshone Tribe Member, Pow Wow Drummer, Dancer, Musician

Tucson Indian Center

**Pelusi, Jody**, Nurse Practitioner, Health Educator

**Redhouse, Mary**, Navajo Singer, Dancer, Flutist, Storyteller

Jazz Vocalist, Tucson

**Revak, Carol, MD,** Naturopathic Physician, Chinese Medicine

Alternative Medicine Department, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson

**Robles, Victor**, Traditional Artist

Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Traditional Arts Program, Tucson

**Rosas, Mary, MA, ATR,** Art Therapist

Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Sahuarita

**Tillman, Laura, MD, FACS,** Acting Chief

Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Surgery Dept, Cancer Unit, Phoenix

**Tinoco, Sonia**, Personal Trainer

Diabetes Program, Tucson

**Trujillo, Caren**, Professional Speaker, Concultant, Trainer

Wings of Wisdom, Marana

***Faculty cancellations are not expected, but subject to change.
However, an equally qualified instructor will be substituted.***

***Funded in part by a Centers for Disease Control grant.***

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