Navajo Nation: The First Cancer Center on a Reservation

Join us as we speak to Dr. Johanna DiMento and Dr. Frank Dalichow, oncologists at the first cancer center on a reservation in the United States. In this episode, the doctors share about the realities of cancer care for Native American communities. They also discuss how they were able to bring cancer care to the Navajo and Hopi tribes, and the importance of inclusivity and culturally appropriate care for this population.

[photo credit: Brandy Tomhave]

Mentioned on this episode:

• Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
• Navajo Nation: First Cancer Center
• Indian Health Service
• Cancer Rates: Navajo Nation
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network
• Navajo Hopi Health Foundation
• Navajo Culture/Medicine Man

• Additional LLS Support Resources:
• Information Specialists
• Clinical Trial Support Center
• Free telephone/web patient programs
• Free booklets
• Financial support
• Online chats
• Caregiver support
• LLS Community
• Support groups
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program
• Free Nutrition Consultations

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