Ep. 57: Navigating Healthcare in a Pandemic with Dana Hutson

What are the short and long-term effects of the pandemic on cancer screenings, diagnoses, and treatments? We're diving into this question this week with returning guest, Dana Hutson. As a consultant, facilitator, and advocate at Cancer Champions, she helps families gain clarity in the confusion of a cancer diagnosis and navigate the healthcare system with confidence. On this episode, Dana is sharing some of the challenges (and silver linings!) of COVID on cancer & healthcare, bringing awareness to advanced directives, as well as her BEST advice for navigating COVID restrictions so you can be an empowered advocate for yourself and your family.    We're diving into: STAGGERING statistics on the negative impacts of COVID on cancer screenings, diagnoses, and treatments — and what this mean for long-term outcomes Financial stresses of the pandemic that are often overlooked A curious conundrum of "elective" treatments for cancer The silver lining of COVID guidelines on healthcare systems and accessibility We remove the stigma around end-of-life plans (and why it's never too early to make one!) Everything you want to know about the COVID vaccine — plus, Dana debunks some common vaccine myths Dana's TOP TIPS for supporting your loved ones facing COVID hospital restrictions And so much more!   For more information about Cancer Champions visit: https://cancer-champions.com   Five Wishes is a non-profit organization that helps you make a plan for uncertain times: https://fivewishes.org   Follow me on Instagram to get the latest updates on the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thejennifercochran/   Continue the conversation in my free private Facebook group, Surviving is JUST the Beginning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SurvivingisJUSTtheBeginning/ Join me for a Coffee Chat: https://fitnessdesignsolutions.as.me/CoffeeChat