Use of the talking circle for Comanche women's breast health education.

Background: As breast cancer screening is critical to early detection and treatment, it is imperative to furnish health care providers with effective educational materials for the populations they serve. To do so for Comanche American Indian women requires understanding the cultural constructs that influence the use of screening and treatment recommendations.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the health-illness beliefs and barriers to breast health for a group of Comanche women.