SIS: Sisters in Survivorship

Sisters Network
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SIS: Sisters In Survivorship amplifies the voices of Black women navigating breast cancer and gives every sister the tools to advocate, heal, and thrive. Presented by Sisters Network Inc., the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization, SIS: Sisters In Survivorship is where truth meets healing. Each episode amplifies real stories from survivors, caregivers, and advocates while bringing expert insight from leading doctors and researchers. Together, we break the silence on the Black breast cancer crisis and give you the tools to take action. From early detection and mammograms, to genetic risk, triple negative breast cancer, mental health, motherhood, and survivorship, SIS provides culturally relevant insight, resources, and sisterhood that speak directly to our community. Hosted by Caleen Allen, SIS is not just a podcast - it’s a lifeline. Because too many sisters are being diagnosed young, too many are being dismissed by the system, and too many are being lost before their time. Every sister deserves to be seen. Every sister deserves to be heard. Every sister deserves to be supported. Subscribe now and join the movement to stop the silence, amplify the voices, and save more lives.

  1. Aug 12

    Thinking About Breast Reconstruction? Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains Your Options

    Breast reconstruction isn't one-size-fits-all—and it doesn't have to happen immediately. In this conversation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Camille Cash explains the reconstruction options available after breast cancer, why every woman deserves to understand her choices, and the little-known law that requires insurance to cover reconstruction. Whether you're considering implants, using your own tissue, going flat, or simply aren't ready to decide, this episode offers the guidance every survivor deserves before making one of the biggest decisions of her journey. RESOURCES Dr. Camille Cash Website - www.camillecashmd.com IG - @realdrcash Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

  2. Aug 5

    17: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains Breast Implants, Going Flat & Your Rights After Cancer

    Breast reconstruction after breast cancer is about far more than appearance. It’s about healing, identity, dignity, and knowing your options. In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Camille Cash to break down what every Black woman needs to know about breast reconstruction after a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Camille Cash explains the full range of reconstruction options, from implants and tissue expanders to using your own tissue, delayed reconstruction, and choosing not to reconstruct at all. She also reveals why many Black women are still less likely to undergo reconstruction, even when insurance and access are not the barrier. This conversation also tackles the realities of radiation, lifelong surveillance after breast cancer, early diagnosis in younger women, the importance of 3D mammograms, and why advocating for yourself could save your life. ✨ Learn more: sistersnetworkinc.org  🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship! KEY POINTS  [0:00] – Introduction [3:31] – Dr. Camille Cash on being double board certified [6:30] – A breast cancer diagnosis often comes before reconstruction is even discussed [8:10] – Breast reconstruction is covered by law, like future revisions & symmetry procedures [9:39] – Reconstruction is optional [13:23] – Understanding implant-based vs. tissue-based reconstruction helps women make informed decisions [22:42] – Black women are choosing breast reconstruction at lower rates [24:57] – More young women are being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancers [31:28] – Breast reconstruction is about more than appearance [35:59] – Every woman deserves to know reconstruction options and community education  QUOTES  “Reconstruction isn’t just about looking good. It’s about healing and restoring identity.” – Dr. Camille Cash “One of the number one risk factors of breast cancer is having previous breast cancer.”  – Dr. Camille Cash “They still have the right to know about their reconstructive options, even if they decide they don’t want to do it.”  – Dr. Camille Cash RESOURCES Dr. Camille Cash Website - www.camillecashmd.com IG - @realdrcash Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

  3. Jul 22

    Young, Black & Diagnosed: How Brooklyn Turned Her Cancer Diagnosis Into Advocacy

    Brooklyn Olumba shares how her breast cancer diagnosis at 28 led her to become the voice she was once searching for. In this segment, she opens up about feeling alone as a young Black woman in treatment, finding community online, and turning her story into advocacy, awareness, and hope for others. RESOURCES Brooklyn Olumba  Website - www.breastcancer.org/bio/brooklyn-olumba  IG - @brooklyn_style/  Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

  4. Jul 15

    16: Diagnosed at 28: How Genetic Testing Helped Save Brooklyn's Life

    Despite being BRCA2 positive and under annual MRI surveillance since age 25, Brooklyn Olumba was diagnosed (at age 28) with hormone-positive breast cancer while in the middle of building her life, career, and future. In this powerful Season 2 premiere of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, Brooklyn shares her journey as a young Black breast cancer survivor, from discovering her genetic risk and navigating treatment during the height of COVID, to facing financial toxicity, fertility decisions, reconstruction, and survivorship. She opens up about the moment she “pocketed” her diagnosis and kept working, why Black families must stop treating family health history like a secret, and how her twin sister’s preventative double mastectomy changed both of their lives. Now a passionate breast cancer advocate, Brooklyn uses her platform to help young women understand their risk, ask better questions, and advocate for themselves before it’s too late. ✨ Learn more: ⁠⁠sistersnetworkinc.org⁠⁠  🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship! KEY POINTS  [0:00] – Introduction [2:26] – Breast cancer can happen in your 20s [4:54] – Black women often "pocket" their pain [13:17] – Fertility decisions during cancer are overwhelming [16:59] – Family history isn't private information [21:12] – Community is part of healing [25:56] – Hope is something survivors can give each other [31:54] – Advocacy starts with asking questions [33:58] – Financial toxicity is part of the cancer journey QUOTES  “I pocketed it. And I think that is something, as Black women, that we do often. We just pocket it, and we say we’ll deal with it later.” – Brooklyn Olumba “A lot of times we think our disease is just your business only, but it impacts the whole family.”  – Brooklyn Olumba “Even asking your doctor questions is being an advocate for yourself.”  – Brooklyn Olumba RESOURCES Brooklyn Olumba  Website - ⁠⁠www.breastcancer.org/bio/brooklyn-olumba⁠⁠  IG - ⁠⁠@brooklyn_style/⁠⁠  Website - ⁠⁠sistersnetworkinc.org⁠⁠ IG -  ⁠⁠@sistersnetwork⁠⁠ YouTube Channel - ⁠⁠@SisInSurvivorshipPodcast⁠⁠

  5. Season 2 Trailer

    Behind The Diagnosis: Real Stories of Fear, Survival & Hope | Season 2 Official Trailer

    Welcome to Season 2 of SIS: Sisters in Survivorship, the official podcast of Sisters Network Inc.! In Season 1, we focused on awareness, education, and the realities of the breast cancer crisis facing Black women. We explored the statistics, the disparities, and the information every woman should know. Season 2 moves beyond the numbers and into the lived experiences behind them. Through honest conversations with survivors, caregivers, advocates, and medical experts, your host Caleen Allen explores what breast cancer actually feels like. From the shock of diagnosis to the uncertainty of treatment, these stories reveal the emotional realities that are often left out of the conversation.  You'll also hear how community, representation, and sisterhood can make all the difference when navigating a diagnosis. These conversations at SIS: Sisters in Survivorship are a reminder that early detection saves lives, asking questions matters, and no woman should feel like she has to navigate breast cancer on her own.  Tune in as this season is all about understanding what it means to live, heal, grow, and find purpose after everything changes.  RESOURCES Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

  6. Jul 9

    "I Was 32. I Thought It Couldn't Be Cancer." | Season 2 SIS: Sisters in Survivorship Coming Soon

    Welcome to Season 2 of SIS: Sisters in Survivorship, the official podcast of Sisters Network Inc.! In Season 1, we focused on awareness, education, and the realities of the breast cancer crisis facing Black women. We explored the statistics, the disparities, and the information every woman should know. Season 2 moves beyond the numbers and into the lived experiences behind them. Through honest conversations with survivors, caregivers, advocates, and medical experts, your host Caleen Allen explores what breast cancer actually feels like. From the shock of diagnosis to the uncertainty of treatment, these stories reveal the emotional realities that are often left out of the conversation.  You'll also hear how community, representation, and sisterhood can make all the difference when navigating a diagnosis. These conversations at SIS: Sisters in Survivorship are a reminder that early detection saves lives, asking questions matters, and no woman should feel like she has to navigate breast cancer on her own.  Tune in as this season is all about understanding what it means to live, heal, grow, and find purpose after everything changes.  ✨ Learn more: sistersnetworkinc.org 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship RESOURCES Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

  7. Apr 29

    15: Why Black Women Are Dying From Breast Cancer More Than Anyone Else

    In this powerful Best Of episode, leading doctors, survivors, and advocates unpack the real drivers behind the disparity, from genetic risk and aggressive cancers like triple negative breast cancer to delayed diagnosis and gaps in care. You’ll hear why many Black women are diagnosed younger, why current screening guidelines may fall short, and how lack of access and information continues to cost lives. More importantly, this episode is about what can be done. It’s about asking questions, pushing for answers, and advocating for your health at every stage. Because awareness alone isn’t enough. Remember, early detection and self-advocacy can save your life. KEY EPISODES:  Triple Negative Breast Cancer Hits Black Women Harder | Dr. Lisa A. Newman Explains Why Diagnosed Twice Before 40: Athena Jones on Early Detection & Surviving Breast Cancer Breast Reconstruction After Cancer: What You Need to Know | Dr. Aisha Baron Your Rights After a Cancer Diagnosis: Monica Bryant on Insurance, Work & Financial Protection You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Reveal: Nettie Jones on Healing Breast Cancer Trauma  A Sanctuary for Healing: How Dr. Ryland Gore Reimagines Breast Cancer Care for Black Women RESOURCES:  Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

  8. Apr 15

    14 :What Breast Cancer Survivors Want Every Woman to Know

    This powerful “Best Of” episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship brings together the most impactful moments from the season, featuring breast cancer survivors, doctors, and advocates sharing what every woman needs to know. From early detection and self-advocacy to navigating diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer, this episode highlights the real experiences and expert insights that could save lives. You will hear from leading voices in breast cancer care alongside survivors who have turned their pain into purpose, offering guidance, clarity, and hope. This conversation also explores critical topics affecting Black women, including triple-negative breast cancer, rising diagnoses in younger women, the importance of listening to your body, advocating for yourself in the medical system, and understanding your treatment options. KEY EPISODES:  How 4-Time Cancer Survivor Karen E. Jackson Pioneered the Black Breast Cancer Movement Diagnosed Twice Before 40: Athena Jones on Early Detection & Surviving Breast Cancer Love & Marriage: Huntsville’s Kimberlee Scott on Breast Cancer, Faith & Resilience The Stress–Cancer Link: 2-Time Survivor Dee Manuel Cloud on Stress, Survival & Self-Advocacy Your Care Should Fit YOU: How to Advocate for Treatment You Deserve | Dr. Nina Tamirisa Grief After Cancer: Healing the Loss No One Talks About | Dr. John Onwuchekwa RESOURCES:  Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -  @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

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SIS: Sisters In Survivorship amplifies the voices of Black women navigating breast cancer and gives every sister the tools to advocate, heal, and thrive. Presented by Sisters Network Inc., the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization, SIS: Sisters In Survivorship is where truth meets healing. Each episode amplifies real stories from survivors, caregivers, and advocates while bringing expert insight from leading doctors and researchers. Together, we break the silence on the Black breast cancer crisis and give you the tools to take action. From early detection and mammograms, to genetic risk, triple negative breast cancer, mental health, motherhood, and survivorship, SIS provides culturally relevant insight, resources, and sisterhood that speak directly to our community. Hosted by Caleen Allen, SIS is not just a podcast - it’s a lifeline. Because too many sisters are being diagnosed young, too many are being dismissed by the system, and too many are being lost before their time. Every sister deserves to be seen. Every sister deserves to be heard. Every sister deserves to be supported. Subscribe now and join the movement to stop the silence, amplify the voices, and save more lives.

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