In 2004, APIAHF proposed to conduct the Pacific Islander Cancer Survivorship Educational Forum pilot project aimed to educate cancer survivors and health care providers about culturally relevant survivorship issues and provide information about cancer support programs and resources for Pacific Islander communities in Northern and Southern California. Activities in the two-year project included the convening of focus groups, conducting key informant interviews, developing the educational forum curriculum, and coordinating and implementing two educational forums.

The focus groups gathered cancer survivors, health care providers, and community members to exchange information about existing support services and their efficacy in the provision of care, encourage dialogue about the challenges and barriers in patients’ pursuit of healthcare services, and brainstorm methods by which to address patient needs and concerns.

Between March and June 2005, a total of five focus groups were conducted in Southern and Northern California. The focus groups were conducted with Chamorro, Samoan, and Tongan cancer survivors and/or patients.

This case study provides an overview of the APITEN’s efforts to create an effective dia- logue and relationship with the AAPI communities of California, with the goal of creating regional advocacy campaigns that truly meet the needs of the community. This document is not a set of strict guidelines, but rather a resource to you with examples of working with AAPI communities in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

The report provides an overview of the summit proceedings, including leadership development curriculums implemented at the summit. The Youth Network hopes that this will be used as a guidance tool for youth leadership education and training, particularly for those interested in understanding and developing leadership on HIV/AIDS issues among young people of color.

Results from this study indicate that Cambodians in the United States are at high risk for developing CVD. Stress from acculturation and financial problems, as well as mental health problems are primary issues that plague this refugee population. Nevertheless, the need for healthy eating habits, regular checkups with a health care professional, physical activity, smoking cessation, and other heart healthy practices are important concerns identified by the community.

Results from this study indicate that Filipinos in the United States are concerned about their overall health. There is highly consistent and convergent evidence that this population is at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Filipinos, particularly new immigrants, are susceptible to stress from work and family issues. Some of their coping strategies include unhealthy eating and smoking.

Results from this study indicate that while Vietnamese in the United States are concerned about their overall cardiovascular health, they have little to no knowledge about heart disease or its risk factors. Many are new immigrants and do not seek proper health care services because of language barriers, confusion over the American health care system, financial difficulties, and time constraints.