Scoping Culturally Responsive Models of Care for Pancreatic Cancer
This Cancer Australia,will consider culturally responsive models of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with pancreatic cancer, upper gastrointestinal cancer and other complex cancers.
Our work involves a review of existing literature to identify existing models of care and consultation with key stakeholders to discuss the feasibility of various models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Recommendations will be made to Cancer Australia on potential opportunities to improve the cultural responsiveness of care for pancreatic and upper GI cancers in the short and longer term.
Funding:
This project is funded by Cancer Australia and is led by Dr Abbey Diaz.
Artwork:
Created by Craig Carson, Wakka Wakka, Cobble Cobble.
The Central Circle – The Body
At the center of the canvas is a circle, representing the pancreas — deep inside the body, unseen but vital.
The inner circle is green and dark blue, the hidden nature of pancreatic cancer.
Around it, small white and yellow dots represent cells, medicines. Around the outside are symbols representing people, the community and the spiritual energy of healing.Wavy travel lines stretch from the center outward in two directions — symbolizing the journey of the patient and the care they receive.