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 13 Std.

    “Dying was not an Option,” a Survivor’s Story

    Linda Petticrew is one determined woman. She’s worked hard and many long hours to build a stunning career as an Executive Assistant to some of the top CEO’s in the city. But her real strength tenacity was when she faced breast cancer, not once but twice. Diagnosed at a young age, she fought and won her battle and then twenty years later had to fight it again. During this episode, Linda talks about her experience. And she gets candid about her treatment in the workplace and the difference an employer can make in the life of someone dealing with treatment. 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 maintaining a positive attitude and having a strong support system help in coping with a cancer diagnosis? 2.) Why are regular check-ups and screenings important for early detection and treatment of cancer? 3.) How can genetic testing provide valuable information for making informed decisions about preventive measures? 4.) What is the impact of cancer, beyond the individual and their entire family? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Linda's Background 01:27 The Power of Executive Assistants and Supportive Work Environments 08:14 Maintaining a Positive Attitude and Overcoming Challenges 12:29 Genetic Testing and Preventive Measures 16:13 The Impact of Cancer on Family and Relationships 21:28 Prioritizing Family and Looking Towards the Future 23:17 Hope for a Cancer-Free Future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 Min.

  2. vor 2 Tagen

    Peace, Love, and The Rose - A Sneak Peek at Shrimp Boil 2026

    Special Events Manager Shannon McNair takes us behind the scenes of The Rose’s annual Shrimp Boil, a nearly 40‑year tradition where fresh Gulf shrimp, auctions, raffles, and desserts turn a casual Saturday with 800 of your closest friends and family into a lifeline for breast health for women in our 45-county service area. 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. What is The Rose’s Shrimp Boil and how did it begin?2. Why does the event feel more like a family reunion than a formal gala?3. How do silent and live auctions, raffles, and kids’ activities all contribute to fundraising?4. What food is served besides shrimp, and how do desserts and kid‑friendly options fit in?5. How does the mobile bidding system make it easy to participate in the auction from anywhere?6. What roles do volunteers, committee members, and staff play in making the event a success?7. How can local businesses, families, and individuals donate items for the auction or dessert table?8. How are tickets, tables, sponsorships, and underwriting structured so both families and companies can join?9. Why are unrestricted dollars from this event so important for covering unexpected needs throughout the year?10. What is new this year in terms of date, theme, and logistics, and how can people get involved? Timestamped overview 00:00 Dorothy opens the show with the standard introduction to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts and The Rose’s mission. 00:49 Roxann welcomes Shannon and asks her to describe her role as special events manager. 01:01 Shannon explains overseeing signature events and third‑party fundraisers that support The Rose’s mission. 01:34 They introduce the Shrimp Boil as The Rose’s longest‑running and largest event, approaching its 40th year. 01:41 Shannon shares the origin story of a community‑driven boat raffle that evolved into a major annual fundraiser. 02:41 She describes the atmosphere as casual, indoors at the Pasadena Convention Center, with a family reunion feel and 600 or more attendees. 02:59 Roxann notes there is more than food involved; Shannon adds details about DJ, emcee, and auction. 03:08 Shannon outlines the silent auction: dozens of items ranging from small baskets to big experiences like trips and electric bikes. 03:48 She describes the live auction and the energy brought by the auctioneer, as well as a cash bar supported by beverage sponsors. 04:16 They detail photo booths, popcorn, kids’ games, and adult games like the liquor toss, emphasizing fun for all ages. 05:23 Shannon highlights that survivors, their families, staff, and supporters all mingle, creating generational participation. 05:36 They discuss past themes and introduce this year’s 60s‑inspired Peace, Love and The Rose theme. 05:50 Shannon encourages attendees to dress up as much or as little as they like, from flower crowns to full costumes. 06:42 Roxann asks about donating auction items; Shannon explains that anyone can contribute goods, services, or gift cards. 08:06 Shannon explains the mobile bidding system, how guests register, receive outbid alerts, and check out without long lines. 11:20 They talk about 50/50 raffles staffed by roller‑derby volunteers who sell tickets throughout the room. 12:20 Shannon describes the volunteer and committee structure behind the event, with different leaders owning specific areas like desserts, bar, and kids’ zone. 14:16 They dig into desserts: long tables of homemade and bakery‑donated treats, from sheet cakes to famous pineapple upside‑down cakes. 17:01 Shannon notes that hot dogs and kids’ meals are available for those who do not or cannot eat shrimp. 17:48 Roxann notes the date change; Shannon explains moving to August 8 this year and mentions fresh Gulf shrimp as a highlight. 18:49 Shannon outlines pricing for individual tickets, tables, and sponsorship levels, plus underwriting options for specific elements like the photo booth. 19:56 They discuss buying tickets in advance versus at the door, as well as curbside pickup and why reserved tables work best for groups. 21:41 Roxann asks how the money is used; Shannon emphasizes the importance of unrestricted funds that help ensure no woman is turned away from care. 22:21 They recap the essential details and invite listeners to attend, volunteer, or donate to support the mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 Min.

  3. 28. Mai

    The Entrepreneur Who's Changing the Way the Black Community Talks About Breast Cancer

    Her chance of dying from breast cancer is 50% higher than other women. She has a family history and she’s Black.  But that’s not stopping Kim Roxie from changing the odds. Kim is a staunch supporter of The Rose and founder of LAMIK Beauty, a makeup line for women of color made with vegan, natural and organic ingredients. During this conversation, Dorothy talks with Kim about her mother, who lost her fight with breast cancer, and how she’s rallying the Black community to join the battle against cancer. Help us grow the show by subscribing to the show and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at therose.org. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 Min.

  4. 26. Mai

    Navigating Side Effects, Fear of Recurrence, and Life After Treatment

    A casual night watching sports, a quick breast self-exam, and a lump that did not belong there. Faced with no insurance and four months of not knowing what to do, Felicia Kent walked into a neighborhood clinic, received a referral to The Rose, and heard the three words that changed everything: you have cancer. In this episode, she talks about choosing a treatment center, using research and strict adherence to medication to blunt chemo side effects, and learning to live with radiation fatigue, lymphedema, neuropathy, and a body that will never be the same. She also shares how faith, a determined daughter, an emotional support dog, and a calling to serve other survivors led her to start a nonprofit, finish her psychology degree, and focus on practical support and early mammograms in the African American community. 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 Felicia find her lump and what kept her from seeking help immediately? 2. How does someone without insurance get from a neighborhood clinic to The Rose for diagnostic care? 3. What does it feel like to hear “you have cancer,” and how did Felicia share that news with her family? 4. How did she choose a treatment center and manage chemo, surgery, and radiation side effects day to day? 5. What practical strategies helped her reduce chemo side effects like nausea, mouth sores, and nosebleeds? 6. How is she now supporting other patients through a nonprofit, church outreach, and peer-to-peer work? 7. Why are mindset, faith, and social support so critical during and after breast cancer treatment? 8. How is she raising awareness about mammograms and access within the African American community? 9. What long-term issues like lymphedema, neuropathy, and fear of recurrence does she still live with? 10. How does an emotional support dog, movement, and counseling help manage post-treatment anxiety? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Episode opens, Felicia’s story as an uninsured survivor who reached The Rose through a neighborhood clinic is introduced.01:20 Guest host Shannon McNair welcomes Felicia and asks how she discovered her lump and used self-exams.01:40 Felicia describes finding the lump by chance, lacking insurance, and remembering The Rose from boutique work.02:40 She visits a nearby clinic, receives an immediate referral to The Rose, and later credits the team with saving her life.04:30 Telling her sister, leaning on prayer, and deciding early to be a testimony for others facing cancer.06:20 What she wishes she had known about treatment, side effects, and why she followed medication instructions exactly.07:40 Lesser-discussed chemo and radiation side effects like mouth sores, nosebleeds, and fluid issues, and how she managed them.08:40 Birth of her nonprofit work, finishing a psychology degree during treatment, and pursuing community health worker training.09:50 Current advocacy: blogs, peer-to-peer conversations, holiday outreach, and small gifts to patients during treatment.10:40 Common questions she hears about insurance, alternatives, and staying positive through harsh treatments.12:10 How to support someone with cancer when you do not know what to say, including quiet presence and simple statements of love.13:40 Encouraging friends and family to show up with meals, learning, and practical help, while survivors learn to express what they need.16:30 Holiday and year-round programs for patients, including Christmas deliveries, Valentine outreach, and church-based change collections for donations to The Rose.19:10 Focus on education and early detection in the African American community, especially for younger women and those wary of treatment.20:30 Balancing chemo, lumpectomy, graduation, radiation, and then managing fluid buildup and other late effects.23:50 How an emotional support dog, daily walks, and therapy help manage anxiety and fear of recurrence after treatment.26:00 Decision to delay reconstruction, experiences losing a young niece and a church member to breast cancer, and why that fuels her advocacy.27:20 She reflects on cancer as an ongoing learning experience, the importance of mental health care, and continuing in support groups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 Min.

  5. 21. Mai

    Holistic Care for Breast Cancer Survivors

    Marcella Herrera from the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center joins the show to talk about the ways their all-volunteer staff helps survivors thrive after fighting the battle of their lives. During this episode, you'll learn about the wide array of programs offered, as well as the importance of having an empathetic shoulder to lean on (that's not a relative). And finally, Marcella tells Dorothy why providing support for survivors and their families could be the most important medicine. Learn more about the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center here. Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at therose.org. Your help could help save the life of an uninsured woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 Min.

  6. 19. Mai

    How The Rose's Mobile Mammograms Bring Screening to 45 Counties

    Some women clear their calendar for a mammogram. Others step onto a 40-foot pink coach in their office parking lot. As director of mobile services at The Rose, Shelly Kot oversees a five-coach fleet that delivers the same 3D screening you’d get in a center to women across 45 counties in Southeast Texas. During this conversation, she talks about the moving parts that keep those rolling clinics on the road, the sick feeling when a generator or quality check shuts a day down, and why she still puts on a badge and does mammograms herself. She also shares how being raised by her grandparents, working inside both nonprofit and for-profit systems, and parenting a daughter shapes the way she teaches women to push for answers when something feels wrong. 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’s mobile mammography program work for workplaces, churches, and schools? 2. What is the difference between screening on a coach and services at a breast center? 3. How far do The Rose’s five mobile coaches travel across Southeast Texas? 4. What happens when a mobile coach or critical equipment breaks down on screening day? 5. How do quality checks on the road protect patients and keep standards high? 6. Why did Shelly choose radiology and then specialize in mammography? 7. What did she learn working in both nonprofit and for-profit breast centers? 8. How does she support fearful patients during mammograms and biopsies? 9. What life lessons from her grandmother guide how she works and leads? 10. What does it mean for women to advocate for themselves when something feels wrong in their bodies? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Episode begins, mobile mammography program introduced.02:00 Role overseeing five mobile coaches and 45 counties.03:00 How workplaces, schools, and partners schedule a mobile coach.03:30 Same 3D technology on coaches as in The Rose’s centers.05:00 Breakdowns, generators, and failed quality checks that can cancel a full day.06:00 Daily quality control on moving coaches and why it matters.07:30 Choosing radiology, then focusing on mammography and caring for women.11:00 Seeing the difference between nonprofit and for-profit breast centers.13:00 A typical mobile day, early starts, and full screening schedules.14:00 Why she still performs mammograms as a director to stay close to patients.17:30 The Rose’s mission to serve insured and uninsured women alike.19:30 Life with a police officer husband and their “no work talk” rule.20:30 Being raised by her grandparents and lessons from her grandmother.23:00 Hopes for her daughter’s health and self-advocacy.24:30 Core life lesson about kindness and the lasting impact of words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 Min.

  7. 14. Mai

    Blindness, Breast Cancer, and Bold Choices: One Woman’s Unyielding Spirit

    Jennifer Parrish, Manager of Business Services at the Lighthouse of Houston, joins Dorothy to share her story. Parrish talks about managing work at the Lighthouse of Houston, overcoming transportation issues for treatments, and addressing misconceptions around breast cancer.  Despite facing breast cancer, legal blindness, and personal loss, Jennifer's resilience and positive attitude shine. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and seeks to inspire others through The Lighthouse’s podcast, Sightless Voices, Unleashing Potential. 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.) What was Jennifer Parrish's oncotype score, and what did it imply? 2.) Why did Jennifer Parrish opt for surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes? 3.) How did Jennifer Parrish rate the difficulty of her breast cancer journey? 4.) Did Jennifer Parrish have time to grieve her father's passing? 5.) What challenges did Jennifer Parrish face in navigating healthcare facilities and appointments? 6.) What actions did Jennifer Parrish take to make her cancer experience more enjoyable? 7.) How did Jennifer Parrish manage her work during radiation therapy and her cancer treatments? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Jennifer Parrish: Inspiring journey overcoming challenges, inspiring empowerment. 03:40 Moved for better opportunities, settled in Houston. 06:41 Navigating challenges delays mammogram for blind patient. 09:46 Family support and friendships during cancer treatment. 15:11 Podcast helps raise awareness about cancer support services. 15:56 Used Google Maps, brushed up on Spanish. 22:11 Blindness intertwined with breast cancer challenge, manageable. 25:35 Need to relax more during recovery time. 27:00 Overheating scare during daily afternoon walk. 31:01 Understanding real issues fosters connection and empathy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 Min.

  8. 13. Mai

    El miedo a la mamografía: Lo que necesitas saber para estar tranquila

    En este episodio, conversamos con la Dra. Cotes, radióloga experta en salud mamaria, para aclarar muchos de los mitos y preocupaciones comunes que existen sobre la mamografía. Desde la temida radiación hasta los diferentes tipos de exámenes disponibles, la Dra. Cotes nos explica de manera sencilla cómo la mamografía es una herramienta segura y crucial para detectar el cáncer de mama en etapas tempranas. Además, hablamos sobre el impacto de la densidad mamaria y la importancia de los exámenes anuales, así como las últimas innovaciones tecnológicas, como la resonancia magnética y los ultrasonidos, que ayudan a mejorar los diagnósticos. Si tiene duda sobre su salud mamaria o la mamografía, este episodio es para usted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 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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