Let's Talk About Your Breasts

Dorothy Gibbons, CEO & Cofounder
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The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons. Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

  1. vor 4 Std.

    Behind the Shrimp Boil: Stories of Grit, Gratitude, and Giving Back

    Have you ever thought getting involved in a cause would mean so much more after a personal diagnosis? For some, it starts as volunteering or supporting loved ones. For others, it becomes a personal journey of survival, advocacy, and sharing information. - You’ll hear how quick action matters, even without family history. - You’ll learn how involvement grows when you or someone close to you is affected. - You’ll discover why self-advocacy can change outcomes. Key Questions Answered 1. How did Aurora Garcia become involved with The Rose and breast cancer awareness? 2. What impact did Aurora Garcia’s personal diagnosis have on her perspective and activities? 3. Why is it important not to delay or skip breast cancer screenings? 4. Can you get breast cancer even without a family history? 5. How has Russell Eckhart contributed to breast cancer fundraising events? 6. Why does Russell Eckhart support breast cancer initiatives? 7. How did Cheryl Oldweiler discover her breast cancer diagnosis? 8. What challenges did Cheryl face during her treatment, and what advice does she share? 9. What message is emphasized about breast cancer awareness and advocacy throughout the episode? Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 Min.

  2. vor 2 Tagen

    Insured and Still Facing a $5,000 Biopsy Bill

    Brandi manages the tennis pro shop at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy, the club behind Pretty in Pink, an annual golf and tennis fundraiser that raised $22,000 for The Rose in a single day. She had insurance, a routine mammogram, and no reason to expect a problem until her scan came back inconclusive, then abnormal, and a biopsy she was quoted at nearly $5,000 out of pocket. In this conversation, Brandi talks honestly about the fear of waiting, the relief of a benign result, and how her whole relationship with Pretty in Pink changed once she understood exactly how the fundraiser helps all women in need. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. How can a woman with insurance still face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs for a breast biopsy? 2. What is Pretty in Pink and how does Willow Fork Country Club's annual event raise money for The Rose? 3. How does The Rose work with patients on payment plans when costs are still a barrier? 4. What does the biopsy experience at The Rose actually look like, from check-in to results? 5. Why do mammograms sometimes come back inconclusive or abnormal and require a follow-up biopsy? 6. How did community word-of-mouth, specifically a fellow club member, connect Brandi to The Rose? 7. What role does family history of breast cancer play in a woman's risk, and why do women often not know that history until they need it? 8. Why do women delay mammograms for years, and what finally motivates them to follow through? 9. How does fear of cost cause women, even insured women, to stop short of getting answers? 10. What makes The Rose's patient experience different from a hospital setting for breast biopsies? 11. How does surviving a cancer scare change the way someone engages with fundraising and advocacy? 12. What is the message Brandi carries to friends and colleagues who have never heard of The Rose? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dorothy introduces the episode and Brandi's story: a routine mammogram, an abnormal result, a $5,000 biopsy quote, and how a club member pointed her to The Rose. 00:52 Dorothy describes how Brandi's story connects to Pretty in Pink and closes with the episode's call to action. 01:57 Dorothy welcomes Brandi and notes that her situation, insured but still facing barriers, is different from many Rose patients. 02:23 Brandi describes her mammogram journey: inconclusive first scan, abnormal second scan, then the call about the $5,000 biopsy cost. 02:48 Dorothy confirms the quote came through a hospital-based setting. 03:05 Brandi explains how club member Dina Russell, a breast cancer survivor, connected her to Shannon at The Rose. Her cost at The Rose came in under $1,000. 03:51 Dorothy asks how Brandi ended up managing a tennis pro shop. Brandi shares her background in auto dealership accounting and the career change when her husband's club had an opening. 04:39 Dorothy and Brandi discuss Willow Fork Country Club in Katy and the Pretty in Pink event, which raised $22,000 in a single day. 04:56 Brandi describes how the event works: silent auctions, raffle baskets, a 50-50 raffle, and a golf-and-tennis format open to members and guests. 06:01 Dorothy and Brandi confirm Pretty in Pink happens in one day, in October. 07:02 Dorothy asks who first suggested Brandi call The Rose. Brandi confirms it was Dina, a member who had personally been through breast cancer. 07:58 Dorothy asks how Brandi felt facing the biopsy cost. Brandi describes the fear and the support of her husband, family, and close friends. 09:50 Brandi describes arriving at The Rose, the nurses' warmth, and how she felt like a person rather than a number. 10:15 Dorothy and Brandi discuss the type of biopsy performed: ultrasound-guided, using the mammogram machine. 10:41 Brandi describes Dr. Trevino: he explained every step, asked if he could play music, put on Christian music, and even sang along to ease her nerves. 12:37 Brandi shares the outcome: the mass was benign, and Dr. Trevino noted it was so small that even if cancerous, treatment would have been minimal. 12:59 Dorothy and Brandi discuss the importance of staying consistent with mammograms, even after a benign biopsy. 14:05 Brandi reflects on how her relationship to Pretty in Pink changed once she understood what The Rose actually does for women. 14:38 Dorothy asks Brandi to address listener misconceptions about nonprofit care quality. Brandi says the facility, staff, and experience were outstanding from the front desk forward. 15:27 Brandi shares a moment in the waiting room where another patient told her, "God has you," which steadied her in a hard moment. 16:47 Brandi shares her family history: an aunt and a cousin, both out of state, had breast cancer. She didn't learn about her aunt until after her own scare. 18:11 Dorothy underscores the importance of asking family about cancer history and not being afraid to have those conversations. 19:34 Brandi admits she had delayed her mammogram by three years. Her doctor told her at a routine physical to get it done that day. She did. 20:04 Dorothy and Brandi discuss sharing the experience with friends. Brandi's close friend, whose mother died of breast cancer, had also navigated a biopsy. 23:32 Brandi highlights The Rose's payment plan option, which allowed her to put a deposit down and pay in installments, an option available to insured and uninsured patients. 26:14 Brandi shares what she was most afraid of losing: being present for her four grandchildren, ranging from eight months to seven years old. 27:23 Dorothy thanks Brandi. Brandi encourages listeners not to be scared to get their mammogram and to talk openly with family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 Min.

  3. 25. Juni

    An Afternoon That Changed Everything

    An afternoon of yard work changed her life. Uninsured and discovering she had breast cancer, 37-year-old Ana Henriquez talks about her challenges and what it took to survive. With raw honesty, she dives into the emotional toll of losing her hair, saying goodbye to her breasts, and the unwavering love and encouragement she received from her husband and family. Ana emphasizes the critical importance of self-examination and urges all women to listen to their bodies, heeding the subtle signs that could potentially save lives and how The Rose’s help allowed her to concentrate on getting well. Share Ana's story with your family and friends and help support the life-changing work of The Rose by donating at therose.org. Key Questions Answered  1.) How does being uninsured add additional challenges to a breast cancer diagnosis? 2.) Why is open communication with loved ones important during treatment? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Diagnosis 03:19 Dealing with Uninsured Status 05:45 Finding Support at The Rose 06:14 Patient Navigation Program 07:43 Support from Family 08:41 Losing Hair and Self-Image 10:11 Support from Spouse 11:39 Talking to Children about Diagnosis 13:12 Maintaining Normalcy and Working 14:11 Hispanic Community and Cancer 20:51 Saying Goodbye to Breasts 22:00 Support from Spouse 23:00 Treatment as a Younger Patient 24:30 Importance of Self-Examination 25:29 Shift in Priorities 27:22 Support from Clients 28:21 Ongoing Surveillance and Staying Positive 29:12 Closing Remark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 Min.

  4. 23. Juni

    Faith, Chemo, and T-Shirts: A Survivor Who Refuses to Whisper

    Safiya felt a lump at 36, had no insurance, and almost didn't know where to turn. Thankfully, a referral brought her to The Rose, where our patient navigation team helped her qualify for breast cancer treatment and got her first appointment at MD Anderson scheduled in just 15 days. Through all of it, our navigators walked alongside her, and her faith, anchored by a prayer her father read her the day she was diagnosed, carried her the rest of the way. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. How does The Rose help uninsured women qualify for breast cancer Medicaid and access treatment quickly? 2. What does the path from diagnosis to treatment look like for a woman with no insurance? 3. How did Safiyah get from diagnosis on January 12 to her first MD Anderson appointment on January 27? 4. What does the full course of breast cancer treatment, chemo, surgery, radiation, and reconstruction, look like for a young mother? 5. How do you talk to young children about a parent's breast cancer diagnosis? 6. What role did faith play in Safiyah's ability to get through treatment and stay present for her kids? 7. How did Safiyah take some control during a time when her body was changing in painful and visible ways? 8. Why do women need to know their family history of breast cancer, and why has that knowledge often been kept quiet? 9. What does it mean to be your own medical advocate, and how do you find that voice when you are scared? 10. How does Safiyah now support other patients through MD Anderson's peer program and in her own community? 11. What does The Rose's patient navigation mean in practical terms for someone going through treatment alone? 12. How does humor, specifically Safiyah's custom T-shirts, function as a tool for connection and encouragement in treatment settings? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dorothy introduces the episode: Safiyah found a lump at 36 with no insurance, was referred to The Rose 10 days after her daughter turned 13, and qualified for Medicaid within weeks. 00:32 Dorothy describes Safiyah's treatment journey: chemo, surgery, radiation, hair loss, and hard conversations with two young children. She previews Safiyah's identity as a survivor who refuses to whisper. 01:51 Dorothy asks about the Phenomenal Women's event where Safiyah met Shannon McNair. Safiyah explains how a church event connected her to Nicole, who was donating proceeds to The Rose, and Safiyah shared her story. 02:38 Safiyah begins her story: January 2015, no insurance, a lump she felt and knew was not right. 03:10 Safiyah describes arriving at The Rose on January 5th, just three days after her daughter's 13th birthday, coming alone. 03:36 Safiyah explains a scheduling conflict: a court date for her daughter fell on the day scheduled for her biopsy. The Rose fit her in on a Wednesday, a day they do not normally do biopsies. 04:06 January 12, 2015: Safiyah receives her diagnosis. Invasive ductal carcinoma. 04:45 Dorothy asks how Safiyah knew to go in rather than wait. Safiyah describes several small moments, a missed earlier visit, a coworker's reaction to feeling the lump, that told her to take it seriously. 06:37 Dorothy notes Safiyah is nearly 10 to 11 years out. Safiyah confirms cancer free since July. 06:50 Safiyah talks about telling her daughter, then 13, about the diagnosis. Her daughter became an immediate and steady support, getting up at night to help without being asked. 08:09 Safiyah describes her treatment sequence: chemo first, then surgery, then radiation, then reconstruction. 08:30 Safiyah talks about hair loss. She cut her hair short before chemo started, went wig shopping with her sister as a fun outing, and found a way to own each phase of the look. 09:46 Dorothy asks how The Rose helped her get into treatment. Safiyah explains that a navigator told her not to pay for the insurance she was about to activate, and helped her qualify for breast cancer Medicaid instead. 10:41 Safiyah describes her determination to go to MD Anderson specifically, and the speed of the navigator's work. Diagnosed January 12, first MD Anderson appointment January 27. 11:33 Safiyah outlines the full treatment arc: one year of chemo including Herceptin, surgery, radiation, then reconstruction with one revision the following year. 12:23 Safiyah shares the lighter side of reconstruction. Her surgeon mentioned a tummy tuck was possible. She says that became her personal motivating bright spot. 12:55 Safiyah stopped working after her first round of chemo landed her in the hospital. Being home allowed her to be even more present for her kids. She now works from home. 13:40 Dorothy asks Safiyah to explain what she means by "a survivor who refuses to whisper." 13:55 Safiyah explains: refusing to whisper means being a voice so others know they do not have to walk alone. She describes cancer as something people mistake for a death sentence and calls herself a walking, talking testimony. 15:24 Dorothy asks whether Safiyah's optimism is inherited or developed. Safiyah says she has always been naturally optimistic and has always found purpose in speaking hope into others. 16:15 Safiyah talks about knowing family history. She was 36 at diagnosis, which means her daughter should start screening at 26. Her son also knows the full family history. 18:18 Safiyah shares that her mother had found a lump at 40 and never told anyone. Had she known, Safiyah would have started screening earlier. 19:08 Dorothy asks about Safiyah's faith. Safiyah describes the moment her father read her a prayer called "Let Go and Let God" the day she was diagnosed. That prayer became the anchor for her entire journey. 20:52 Safiyah traces several small moments she read as God's direction: the insurance paperwork timing, the court date resolving so she could focus on treatment, the Wednesday biopsy slot that should not have existed. 22:46 Dorothy reflects on how naturally encouragement flows from Safiyah. Safiyah describes stopping to talk to strangers, connecting with anyone she meets, and doing it with her kids watching, slightly impatiently. 23:44 Safiyah describes her signature T-shirt: letters rearranged to spell both "cancer" and "you too can survive." She explains it applies beyond cancer to anything hard. 25:11 Safiyah shares how her reach has expanded through family and friends passing along her name. She gets shirts custom made for people in treatment, including one that says "Cancer Chose the Wrong Diva." 26:14 Safiyah describes her radiation cohort. A woman she met daily during treatment was there the day Safiyah rang the bell. She still has photos. 26:42 Dorothy reveals this episode is recording on Safiyah's birthday. Safiyah explains why March 4th felt destined, and shows Dorothy a tattoo that reads "faith," marking January 12, 2015, her diagnosis date, as her "New Life Day." 27:41 Dorothy closes the conversation and confirms The Rose will keep Safiyah's name for patient peer support. Safiyah reiterates that The Rose gives people life and that she pours back into what was poured into her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 Min.

  5. 18. Juni

    One Woman’s Gratitude: Ginger’s Story of Survival and Service

    Ginger Clark shares her personal journey battling breast cancer. Despite the challenges, she expresses gratitude and highlights the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. The episode also delves into rural healthcare issues, emphasizing the struggles small hospitals face in providing adequate services. Ginger speaks to Dorothy about healthcare access, particularly for uninsured women, and the complexity of reconstructive surgery decisions. On a broader scale, Ginger discusses the inception of Medicare and changes in the industry, reflecting on her involvement in various non-profits post-retirement. Aging, healthcare policies, and the significance of getting mammograms form the core of this insightful conversation. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1.) How does Ginger feel about medical interference and its consequences? 2.) What advice does Ginger Clark offer regarding cancer prevention? 3.) What important learning did Ginger gain from switching to Baylor's Stratus clinic? 4.) What critical risk for the elderly does Ginger mention? 5.) What options and decisions did Ginger face during her breast cancer treatment? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Retired from Exxon, involved in nonprofit work. 05:11 Access to health is important for everyone. Women have more health needs. Example: higher insurance costs for reproductive age. System inefficiencies lead to suboptimal results. 09:29 Eye-opening insights on healthcare and aging. 10:56 Exxon changed insurance, strategic maneuvering for cost control. 14:33 Early detection, family history, genetic link. 18:43 Surgeon explains reconstructive surgery procedure and expectations. 20:20 Young vs. old women's concerns, oncologist's insight. 25:51 Lack of women's healthcare access in rural areas. 28:01 Tragic article details fatal outcome of pregnancy. 29:55 Futile medical spending prolonging inevitable death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 Min.

  6. 16. Juni

    Community Theater, Breast Cancer, and the Louise McBee Circle of Wreaths

    Susan has been connected to The Rose since the mid-1980s, when her boss at Texas Commerce Bank handed her a stack of newspaper articles and asked her to learn everything she could about a surgeon named Dr. Dixie Melillo. That assignment turned into a decades-long relationship with The Rose, years of emceeing fundraising style shows, and an unbroken commitment to the mission that continues today. She launched the Louise McBee Circle of Life Circle of Wreaths, an annual wreath auction run entirely by Art Park Players volunteers in honor of her mother. Her message throughout the years is simple, yet profound: everyone carries a light, and even the smallest flame can be the brightest thing in someone's darkest moment. Get involved with The Art Park Players here. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. How did Susan's relationship with The Rose begin, and what role did Dr. Dixie Melillo play in building it? 2. What did The Rose's full continuum of care look like for Susan's mother after a breast cancer diagnosis in 1993? 3. How does The Rose support patients beyond surgery, including wigs, prosthetics, and emotional follow-through? 4. What is the Louise McBee Circle of Life Circle of Wreaths and why did Susan start it? 5. How have Art Park Players volunteers sustained a community fundraiser for The Rose since 2001? 6. What is Art Park Players, and how does it serve children, families, and volunteers across the Houston area? 7. How does community word-of-mouth and sustained volunteer loyalty fuel The Rose's mission year after year? 8. Why does Susan send both insured and uninsured women to The Rose, and why does that distinction matter for the organization's funding? 9. How does a small annual fundraiser like a wreath auction contribute meaningfully to The Rose's operating budget? 10. What advice does Susan offer to people who feel their contribution is too small to matter? 11. How does Susan connect her work at Art Park Players with the same values of service, dignity, and community that drive The Rose? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dorothy introduces Susan Mele: 45 years with Art Park Players, decades of Rose support, her mother's breast cancer journey with Dr. Melillo, and the annual wreath fundraiser named in her mother's honor. 00:52 Dorothy delivers the episode CTA: share this episode and donate at therose.org. 01:38 Dorothy asks Susan to start with herself. Susan describes a lifelong passion for performing, being adopted at 16 days old, and parents who nurtured her drive while grounding her in service and faith. 02:50 Dorothy asks how Susan first learned about The Rose. 02:55 Susan describes working for Tom Watson at Texas Commerce Bank in the mid-1980s. He had her clip every newspaper article she could find about Dr. Dixie Melillo, which led to Dixie joining the bank's board of directors and Susan meeting both Dorothy and Dixie. 03:29 Dorothy notes this connection goes back to 1986 or 1987. 03:47 Susan reflects on what drew her in: the compassion she saw in Dorothy and Dixie, and the contrast between how cancer was perceived in the 1980s and what The Rose was actually doing for women. 05:01 Dorothy recalls The Rose's earliest survivor volunteers and the environment Dixie created, including the time they could not say the word "breast" on television or radio. 05:44 Dorothy asks if breast cancer has touched Susan personally. 05:47 Susan describes her mother's 1993 breast cancer diagnosis. She brought her immediately to Dr. Melillo and The Rose. 06:20 Susan describes her mother's treatment: mastectomy on one side, lumpectomy on the other. Her mother declined reconstructive surgery and was afraid of hair loss. 06:55 Susan describes The Rose's follow-through after surgery: a referral to a wig specialist, fittings for prosthetic breasts and special bras, and ongoing mental and emotional support. Her mother survived. 08:02 Dorothy asks whether that experience deepened Susan's involvement with The Rose. 09:09 Susan describes how the Style Shows worked: store fittings, themed productions, silent auctions, and a community turnout that she believes turned many attendees into lifelong Rose supporters. 10:08 Dorothy asks Susan to recall a favorite Style Show moment. Both remember the 1960s hippie theme as particularly memorable. 11:56 Susan reflects on how events like the Style Show built lasting community investment in The Rose. 12:31 Dorothy asks Susan to talk about Art Park Players. 14:38 Susan describes joining in 1980 as a volunteer vocal coach, working for seven years without pay, then moving to part-time work at $6.50 an hour. She recognized her true calling was not performing but watching children find their voices and confidence. 15:01 Susan describes Art Park Players today: 250 students per semester, the largest children's theater in the city, the largest volunteer base in Deer Park, a Carnival Cruise performance group, a competition troupe through Theater Network of Texas, and scholarship and internship programs. 17:23 Susan describes fundraising within the theater: raising money for student travel, competitions, scholarships, and a private donor who quietly funds costumes and tuition for children whose families cannot afford them. 18:32 Susan reflects on being asked by Sue Finley Myers to carry on the mission when she retired. 18:55 Dorothy asks if students must be Deer Park residents. Susan says no, and describes students traveling from Humble, Cypress, Clear Lake, the Woodlands, and Friendswood. 20:19 Susan confirms Art Park Players is still a dinner theater and the only full year-round dinner theater in the Houston area. She shares that food brings in the husbands. 20:45 Dorothy asks Susan to describe the annual Rose fundraiser. 20:52 Susan describes the origin of the wreath auction: in 2001, volunteers wanted to do something meaningful and creative for The Rose. Inspired by a Circle of Trees event she had helped organize, she proposed handmade wreaths, a never-ending circle with symbolic meaning. 22:52 Susan explains the format: a fall wreath auction for show audiences and a Christmas wreath auction for theater families. Anyone can donate a wreath, and the offerings have grown to include wooden signs, stands, and centerpieces. 24:11 Dorothy confirms the event happens in fall and at Christmas. 24:20 Susan describes a piece made by a longtime volunteer woodworker that now sits in The Rose's lobby, bearing her mother's name. She says friends who come to The Rose for mammograms send her photos of it. 26:36 Susan says the Louise McBee Circle of Life Circle of Wreaths will continue as long as she is alive, regardless of the dollar amount raised. 26:53 Dorothy notes the fundraiser has now run for over 24 years. 27:07 Susan points out that Art Park Players was involved with The Rose even before 2001, through the Style Show partnership in the 1990s, totaling well over three decades of support. 27:33 Dorothy asks Susan's favorite Art Park production. 29:43 Dorothy closes the interview and reflects on the richness of Susan's story. 30:50 Susan shares her final message: everyone is valuable, everyone is worthy, and everyone carries a light. No matter how small the flame, it can be the brightest thing in someone's darkest moment, and that light is hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 Min.

  7. 11. Juni

    Breaking Cultural Taboos: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story in the South Asian Community

    How do you talk about breast cancer when it’s something your community rarely discusses, sometimes because of culture, sometimes because of faith, and sometimes just because it’s hard?  Salima Hirani faced breast cancer not just as a patient, but as a mother, a daughter, and someone who knew the taboos around speaking up. In this episode: - You’ll hear how Salima found her own voice in a world that often keeps silent. - You’ll learn how faith and culture shape conversations about cancer in the family. - You’ll find out how sharing your story can help break stigma and help someone else feel less alone. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. How did Salima first discover her breast cancer and when was she diagnosed? 2. What was Salima’s initial reaction upon being told she had breast cancer? 3.How did Salima share her diagnosis with her children and what were their reactions? 4. What was Salima’s treatment journey for breast cancer? 5. How did Salima’s children support her during her cancer journey? 6. What taboos or social challenges did Salima encounter in her community regarding breast cancer? 7. Why do some women in Salima’s community avoid breast cancer screening or mammograms? 8. How does Salima recommend supporting other women facing a breast cancer diagnosis? 9. What advice does Salima offer to her community about breast cancer awareness and prevention? 10. How does Salima view the importance of forming support groups and community awareness initiatives? Timestamped Overview 00:00 "Breaking Taboos on Breast Cancer" 06:05 Cancer Chart Reviewer Experience 07:59 Quick Errand Across Street 10:19 Single Parent's Concerns for Kids 13:26 Sibling Misunderstanding Spurs Emotions 17:48 "Nurse Overcomes MRI Anxiety" 21:06 "Personal Choice for Peace" 26:10 Private Strength Amid Diagnosis 29:23 "Prioritize Health Screenings Now" 31:12 Silent Support Network 34:41 Engaging Older Generations in Health Conversations 38:38 Addressing Health Concerns Early 39:51 Silent Struggle: Family's Cancer Journey 43:42 Breast Cancer: Treatable at Any Stage 49:08 Empowering Dialogue for Women's Health 52:58 Breast Cancer Warriors Unite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 Min.

  8. 10. Juni

    Más Allá del Miedo: Cómo El Cáncer de Mama Transformó a Maribel

    En este episodio, hablamos con Maribel, sobreviviente de cáncer de mama diagnosticada en The Rose. Maribel comparte cómo el cáncer de su hermana menor fue una señal de alerta que la motivó a realizarse una mamografía sin seguro médico. Gracias a la ayuda de The Rose, pudo recibir un diagnóstico a tiempo, lo que fue crucial para su tratamiento. Maribel nos cuenta sobre los desafíos emocionales, la pérdida de cabello, y su decisión de someterse a una mastectomía, destacando el apoyo de su familia y la transformación que vivió. Hoy, nos deja un mensaje de esperanza y nos recuerda la importancia de la prevención, especialmente para las mujeres latinas. Escucha este episodio y conoce la historia de Maribel, una inspiración para tomar acción con su salud. Preguntas clave respondidas en el episodio: ¿Cómo descubrió Maribel que tenía cáncer de mama y cuál fue el papel de The Rose en su diagnóstico? ¿Qué papel jugó el cáncer de su hermana en su decisión de realizarse la mamografía a pesar de no tener seguro médico? ¿Cuáles fueron los mayores desafíos emocionales y físicos durante el tratamiento, incluyendo la pérdida de cabello y la mastectomía? ¿Cómo impactó el diagnóstico de cáncer en la relación de Maribel con sus hijos y esposo? ¿Cómo se transformó Maribel a través de su experiencia con el cancer? ¿Cuál es su mensaje para otras mujeres latinas que aún no se hacen sus chequeos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 Min.
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The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons. Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

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