Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful Melissa Berry

You’re going to love my amazing friend, Caryn Sullivan, founder of Pretty Wellness and a Stage IV TNBC thriver.
Caryn shares her inspiring story, from her initial cancer diagnosis 20 years ago to how a later stage 4 diagnosis transformed her life. Initially focused on her corporate career, Caryn's journey led her to prioritize wellness and self-care.
Discover how her focus has evolved towards a life centered on well-being and learn her top 5 wellness tips for looking and feeling beautiful from the inside out. Don't miss this episode as Caryn reflects on her cancer journey and its profound impact on her lifestyle—and how it can positively impact yours!
 

Welcome to another episode of, "Your Voice. Your Health," a special series dedicated to empowering patients and caregivers as they navigate the complexities of step therapy. Today we delve into the transformative world of personalized medicine and its potential to enhance your current treatment plans. 
Join us as we sit down with Cynthia A. Bens, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the Personalized Medicine Coalition. Cynthia shares her invaluable insights on how personalized medicine is revolutionizing healthcare and offers practical advice on leveraging it for the best possible outcomes. Plus, learn about the groundbreaking policy work Cynthia and PMC are championing to support the adoption of personalized medicine.
Tune in and discover how personalized medicine can be the upgrade your healthcare journey needs!
 

Welcome to another episode of the "Your. Voice. Your Health." podcast series, where we amplify the voices of experts and advocates in the realm of step therapy and utilization management. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of patient advocacy and learn about precision medicine.
Our guest, Daneen Sekoni, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Cancer Support Community, shares some invaluable insights about overcoming healthcare obstacles.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion that promises to empower patients and caregivers alike in their healthcare journey!
 

If you’re a breast cancer patient or caregiver seeking a one-stop-shopping resource, then look no further! Meet my friend Virginia Carnesale, founder and CEO of Stage. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Virginia realized there was a significant lack of products designed to help cancer patients look and feel their best. 
In 2022, she launched ShopStage.co, a mission-driven marketplace offering everything from expert interviews to stylish, treatment-tested products. On ShopStage.co, you can find all kinds of breast cancer-related fashion, beauty, and lifestyle solutions all in one place. 
Join us as we dive into Virginia's inspiring story, explore the why behind her mission, discover how she finds and tests the products, and learn which ones are her favorites!
 

On National Clinical Trials Day, we're joined by my dear friend Ricki Fairley. She’s the founder of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and a 13-year triple-negative breast cancer survivor. 
Ricki shares her journey, highlighting disparities faced by Black women in breast cancer care. We discuss the vital need for inclusivity in clinical trials, stressing their importance for everyone.
 

As part of my special podcast series, “Your Voice. Your Health.” focusing on step therapy, we're joined by Maxine Miller, a dedicated advocate and Coordinator of Policy & Advocacy at Cancer Support Community. 
With a strong commitment to championing equity and access in healthcare, economics, and society, Maxine shares some advocacy efforts as well as groundbreaking research shedding light on the detrimental effects of step therapy protocols on patient health and well-being. Thank you to my sponsors Amgen, Merck and Daiichi-Sankyo for making this episode possible!