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How Cancer Patients and Survivors Confront Added Risk and Uncertainty During the Pandemic

COVID-19, COVID-19 Community Conversations June 24, 2020

Host Leah Lemm explores how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.

June is National Cancer Survivor Awareness Month, and in this show Host Leah Lemm explores how it’s important to stay focused on health, even as the pandemic adds more risk and uncertainty.

Leah is joined by MN Native News reporter Melissa Townsend, who is a cancer survivor herself and discusses staying vigilant around taking care of your health, even as the pandemic complicates the whole process of seeking screenings, treatments, and follow-up care.

We hear wise words from Dr. Anthony Stately, and elder Sharon Day. And we also hear information from Mayo Clinic oncologist Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab and Dr. Halena Gazelka of the Mayo Clinic, courtesy of the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast.

Also, MN Native News reporter Melissa Townsend speaks with AICAF’s Misha Loeffler and Jessica Makori, about getting help and support while navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment, especially given the added challenges of the pandemic.

And we check out the great resources the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) has on their website, including the Cancer Burden Booklet. Find out more at americanindiancancer.org.

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