Hugh Burnam

Dr. Hugh Burnam

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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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HBHugh Burnam
Hugh Burnam
RAReesa Abrams
Reesa Abrams
MBMarissa L. Bennett
Marissa L. Bennett
NWNancy Washburn
Nancy Washburn
MPMcKenzie Paterson
McKenzie Paterson
RHRodney Haring
Rodney Haring
Significant gaps exist in survivorship services across the cancer care continuum for Indigenous Peoples in the United States. Despite overcoming overwhelming cancer burden and high mortality risk, Indigenous cancer survivors report lower quality of life compared to non-Indigenous cancer survivors. Using an Indigenous social determinants of health framework, this article shares reflective commentaries from four Indigenous (Haudenosaunee) cancer care professionals who provide insights into the need for traditional Indigenous land-based healing practices among Indigenous cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers. Results suggest that (1) traditional Indigenous healing practices, (2) Indigenous patient navigation services, (3) communities of care, and (4) Indigenous lands and social determinants of health are important factors to support the health and wellbeing of Indigenous cancer survivors. Land-based healing for Indigenous cancer survivors requires further research for future implementation.