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In this hour, we celebrate cancer survivors and recognize their resilience and courage in the face one of the major killers of Native Americans. We will also talk about cancer’s toll in Native communities and what it will take to fight cancer in the future. What obstacles do we face? What issues do we need to address to ensure there are more cancer survivors in Native communities? If you are a cancer survivor, we want to hear your story. If you have a loved one who survived cancer, we also want to hear from you.
Guests:
Kris Rhodes (Anishinaabe), executive director of the American Indian Cancer Foundation
Robert DesJarlait (Red Lake Ojibwe), cancer survivor and creator of Manijooshiwaapine Babaamaadiziwin (The Cancer Journey)
John Nelson (Navajo), cancer survivor and an executive board member of Lynch Syndrome International
Break Music: La Grande Gigue Simple/ Red Rivr Jig/ Big John McNeil (song) Métis Fiddler Quartet (artist) North West Voyage Nord Ouest (album)
I am diagnosed with pancreatic cancer & looking for guidence with my illlness.