Episode 41 – Got Cancer? Who do you tell? How do you deal with it? & What If You’re Dealing with Health Inequities?

You or a loved one get a diagnosis of Cancer your shocked, your scared and your angry and then you think of your loved ones.  On top of that you are thrown in the maze of a healthcare system navigating prior auths, scheduling appointments, dealing with the bills…are they accurate, how do you pay for this care and then you wonder are you getting the same care as everyone else…the care you deserve.

To get into this topic today, I am delighted to have Talaya Dendy on the show.

Talaya Dendy, BCPA, is a 12-year Cancer Thriver, Cancer Doula, Independent Patient Advocate, Cancer Health Equity Consultant, Mental Health First Aider, and Podcaster who has dedicated her career to guiding, supporting, and advocating for people diagnosed with cancer. She developed a fulfilling career path from cancer patient to Founder and CEO of On the Other Side LLC, a cancer navigation enterprise using a holistic approach to deliver personalized and valuable emotional support. Get on the other side of cancer and get your life back!

Today we will discuss:

1) Cancer Survivor – Talaya shares her story and how it has led her on a mission to be an advocate for others.

2) Healthcare from an African American Perspective (health & cancer inequities)

3) Be Your Own Advocate - Why it is more important then ever.

Resources:

On the Other Side - Talaya Dandy
Navigating Cancer TOGETHER"
I Survived Cancer And Here Is How I Did It.