February 4, 2022, is World Cancer Day! The theme is Closing the Care Gap.During this episode, I share the history of World Cancer Day, why it is important, key issues that all of us should be aware of, and how we can work together to reduce gaps in cancer care. I also talk about the new services under my Cancer Health Equity Consultant umbrella. If you are interested in learning more about how I can support your organization and mission, contact me at talaya@ontheotherside.life.A few highlights from the show:7 key issues we should be aware of:1. Equity in access to cancer care.2. Prevention and risk reduction.3. Awareness, understanding, myths, and misinformation.4. Government action and accountability.5. Mental and emotional impact of cancer. 6. Saving lives saves money.7. Reducing the skills gap in healthcare, including patient connection and outreach, particularly with diverse communities.https://www.worldcancerday.org/ACS Journals Cancer statistics, 2022  - https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21708About Me:In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues.Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.As a Cancer Doula, I use my 10-years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal health care advocate.Schedule a free 30-minute meet and greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscoveryLooking for a gift for yourself, a friend, or a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer or they are a caregiver? Visit my shop.Thanks for joining us on today's episode of the Navigating Cancer TOGETHER podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rate and review to help me reach even more people that are facing cancer. Make sure you visit On the Other Side, follow me on Instagram, or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter to get information and resources related to cancer.https://www.ontheotherside.life/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/navigatingcancertogether/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/navigatingcancertogether/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.