The Rose at 39: Dorothy and Dixie Discuss Barriers, Hope, and Healing
The Rose turns 39! Join founders Dorothy Gibbons and Dr. Dixie Melillo as they share stories of hope, dignity, and care for every woman, especially those told there’s no way forward. This special episode honors their legacy, tackles barriers for the uninsured, and reveals why The Rose means a better life for thousands.
Breaking Barriers in Breast Care: A 39-Year Journey at The Rose
The Rose turns 39! What does it take to build something that stands the test of time? You’ll hear how the Rose began with two women facing major challenges.
What We’re Eating Could be Killing Us, a Conversation with Dr. Melillo
Dr. Melillo discusses the impact of diet on breast cancer prevention, highlighting the detrimental effects of sugar on health and comparing its addictive nature to opioids, while also suggesting intermittent fasting as a potential health practice, with cautionary advice for diabetics.
How The Rose Became a Texas Treasure
As The Rose celebrates her 38th birthday, Dorothy and Dr. Dixie Melillo reminisce about the excitement and challenges of starting The Rose in 1986 and their steadfast commitment to making sure all women and men have access to breast care almost 40 years later.
The Role of Processed Foods in the Rise of Cancer
Dorothy Gibbons is joined by The Rose Co-Founder Dr. Dixie Melillo, and the Founder of Sinless Treats, Dr. Beata Lerman. Together, they discuss the link between sugar and cancer, as well as the importance of eliminating sugar from our diets. You’ll learn about the role processed foods and added sugars play in the rise of metabolic diseases and cancer.
Cancer Loves Sugar, a Conversation with Dr. Melillo
What can we do to feed ourselves better food so we can live our best lives? Dr. Dixie Melillo joins Dorothy to answer that question, and others. And these are hard truths we all need to hear. She and Dorothy talk about nutrition as it pertains to not only cancer, but to overall health.
What We’re Eating Could be Killing Us, a Conversation with Dr. Melillo
Dr. Melillo discusses the impact of diet on breast cancer prevention, highlighting the detrimental effects of sugar on health and comparing its addictive nature to opioids, while also suggesting intermittent fasting as a potential health practice, with cautionary advice for diabetics.
The High School Dropout Who Became a Surgeon and Saved Thousands of Lives
Despite being a pregnant high school dropout at sixteen, Dixie Melillo defied the odds, eventually becoming a general surgeon and co-founder of a nonprofit serving the uninsured, saving countless lives in the process.