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. Sep 24

    How She Became Her Own Best Advocate

    In this episode, Chantel Williams shares her background as a military brat and transition from logistics to finance.  Chantel's involvement with the Junior League of Houston is a testament to her commitment to community service. As the outside board representative for The Rose, she offers a unique perspective, highlighting the invaluable opportunity for Junior League members to serve on nonprofit boards and make a tangible impact. With raw honesty, Chantel opens up about her personal experience with breast cancer, underscoring the importance of advocating for oneself. 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.) In what ways does moving around as a military brat and experiencing different cultures shape her perspective and adaptability? 2.) How does being involved in organizations like the Junior League provide leadership skills and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community? 3.) Why is it important to advocate for oneself in healthcare is crucial, especially when it comes to early detection and prevention of diseases like breast cancer. 4.) How did Chantel’s role in the Junior League inspire her work with The Rose Timestamped Overview 00:00 Background and Moving Around 02:04 Career Path and Starting AFP Group 07:30 Joining the Junior League of Houston 09:21 Being the Outside Board Representative for The Rose 13:36 Personal Experience with Breast Cancer 24:17 Impact of Junior League Membership 26:48 Learning from The Rose 31:36 Importance of Junior League and The Rose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Sep 17

    She Helps Restore Breast Cancer Survivors’ Confidence, One Areola Tattoo at a Time

    For Miroslava De Leon, finding purpose proved to be impossible as a supply chain analyst. So she left Corporate America and became a paramedical tattoo artist. After pushback from her inner circle, she persevered and has now helped countless women look and feel their best with 3D areola tattoos through her business Conceal Touch. During this episode, Dorothy and Miroslava discuss her career switch, what paramedical tattooing is, and the unique way she helps breast cancer survivors. Go to Miroslava’s website to learn more about her work. 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.

  3. Sep 10

    How One Woman Survived Breast Cancer One Year Postpartum During the Pandemic

    Aeliya Jaffar’s story is both harrowing and inspiring. She’s a former pharmacist who was diagnosed with breast cancer one year postpartum  during the COVID-19 pandemic. As if that’s not enough heartache, her paternal grandmother passed away. During this episode, Aeliya gets candid about her struggles, her triumphs, and she shares her story with an unflinching attitude of strength and heroism with a touch of humor. 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 donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 8

    Young Mom, Early Lump, and Life Saving Breast Cancer Treatment


    An itch, a small lump, and a thirty four year old mom who refused to ignore what her hand felt. Amber Gonzalez shares how a pea sized lump led to a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis, aggressive chemo, surgery, and hard decisions about what to tell her children. From cold caps and hats to long days at Texas Oncology with her mother at her side, Amber shows what early action, self exams, and strong support can mean for young women facing breast cancer. 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 Amber first notice her breast lump and decide to call her doctor?2. What steps led from a well woman visit to mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and diagnosis?3. What does triple negative breast cancer, stage two, grade three, mean in practical terms for treatment planning?4. How did Amber’s treatment at Texas Oncology unfold, including Taxol, Carbo, and Red Devil chemo?5. What role did the cold cap and hats play in helping her maintain a more normal appearance for her children?6. How did she balance extreme fatigue, long chemo days, and parenting responsibilities?7. What did Amber choose to share and not share with her younger children about her diagnosis?8. How did her mother support her practically and emotionally through treatment?9. Why does Amber emphasize monthly self exams and being in tune with any changes in your breasts?10. How can friends and caregivers show up for someone in breast cancer treatment, according to Amber’s experience? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 3

    Why Being Your Own Advocate Could Save Your Life

    LaTrease Price-Gistard didn't know about The Rose when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She's convinced things would have ended up quite differently if she had. During this episode, we talk about her breast cancer journey, the effects of her battle as it relates to her children, and how she ended up serving as a volunteer for The Rose. 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.

  6. Sep 1

    From Survivor to Board Chair: Maria Boyce’s Fight for Breast Health Equity

    Former 36-year trial attorney, breast cancer survivor, and a passionate advocate fighting for healthcare equity. Maria Boyce steps into her new role as Board Chair of The Rose, channeling her own life-saving early diagnosis into a mission to ensure quality breast healthcare is a right for all women, not a privilege. From navigating structural barriers across 45 Texas counties and supporting women through patient advocacy to making a legacy gift for future generations, Maria discusses how early detection, dedicated advocacy, and community support save lives. If this conversation has inspired you to join the fight against breast cancer, share this episode with family and friends and consider making a donation at therose.org so another woman gets the care she needs. If this story has helped you think differently about mammograms and breast health, share this episode with family and friends and consider making a donation at therose.org so another woman gets the care she needs. 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 Maria Boyce’s 36-year career as a trial attorney prepare her to advocate for women facing breast cancer today? 2. Why does Maria believe her annual mammograms—and access to good health insurance—were life-saving after an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis? 3. What does Maria mean when she says health care is a right, not a privilege? 4. How did her work with the Episcopal Health Foundation and her family’s commitment to health access lead Maria to The Rose? 5. Why did Maria decide to join The Rose Board of Directors and eventually accept the role of Board Chair? 6. What story about a woman choosing a mastectomy because she could not miss work for radiation stayed with Maria—and why? 7. How does The Rose help women navigate care after a breast cancer diagnosis, from finding treatment to getting through a confusing system? 8. What strengths does Maria see in The Rose’s board, and how does its professional expertise support the organization’s mission? 9. What does Maria see as The Rose’s biggest opportunity over the next forty years, especially for uninsured, underinsured, and rural women? 10. Why did Maria and her husband choose to include The Rose in their legacy plans, and what does she hope that gift will make possible for women in the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Aug 27

    Why One Business Owner Shared Every Step of Her Mastectomy Journey

    Stage one, double mastectomy, and a woman who refuses to keep breast cancer quiet. Marla Hurley is a business owner, fashion show producer, and mother of three who found a lump high on her chest, pushed for answers, and chose an aggressive surgical path that let her skip chemo and radiation. From dense breasts and high risk screening to posting every step of reconstruction and inspiring other women to get their first mammogram, Marla shows how early detection and honesty can save lives. If this story has helped you think differently about mammograms and breast health, share this episode with family and friends and consider making a donation at therose.org so another woman gets the care she needs. 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 Marla first notice something was wrong and what made her act quickly?2. What does it mean to have dense breasts and a high risk status for breast cancer?3. How did regular diagnostic mammograms shape her outlook when she found the lump?4. What was the process from initial imaging to biopsy and a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma?5. Why did Marla choose a double mastectomy over lumpectomy with chemo and radiation?6. What did surgeons find during surgery that imaging had missed and how did that change her treatment?7. Why is she taking a long term medication for five to ten years and what does it do for recurrence risk?8. What was recovery like from mastectomy and reconstruction, including expanders, fills, and the “great deflate?”9. How did family, friends, and her three adult children support her through diagnosis and surgery?10. How did posting her journey online lead other women to schedule mammograms and catch cancer early? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Aug 25

    What One Woman Did to Ensure She NEVER Gets Breast Cancer

    Ashley Dedmon is a women's health advocate. This week, she shares her compelling story to ensuring she never experiences breast cancer. As a BRCA2 positive patient and having lost her mother to breast cancer, Ashley made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. She also speaks about the impact of her father's cancer diagnosis and how it strengthened her resolve. During this episode, you'll hear her story of survival and how her decision helped her to take control of her life. And you'll learn how Ashley's helping women make informed choices.  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.

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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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