How Passionate Board Members Drive Nonprofit Success: Lessons from The Rose
Pam Lovett has dedicated years to making an impact in the community, especially for women and families, and she’s still supporting organizations like The Rose, even after stepping away from the board.
This Former TV Anchor Beat Breast Cancer and is Now Empowering Others to do the Same
Former TV anchor and breast health advocate Lyndsay Levingston, a breast cancer survivor, shares her inspiring journey, including a life-changing self-examination and a previously unknown family history of cancer, emphasizing the importance of open discussions about breast health, and how her determination and early detection enabled her to overcome the challenges of a triple negative 2B diagnosis, now dedicating her time to empowering women across America through SurviveHER. Learn more at iamasurviveher.org.
Blessings in the Battle: Discovering Grace Through Breast Cancer’s Trials
What happens when you’re diagnosed with breast cancer at 42, while running a business, raising a family, and just married? Today, Dorothy talks with Gaylyn, a longtime Rose patient and community volunteer, who found a lump in her breast, advocated for herself, and learned what it means to lean on others.
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.
Why Your Donation to The Rose Matters More Than Ever
What happens when someone sees a problem that feels too big to fix? I was at lunch with a friend, sharing the challenges our women face just to get a mammogram, and a simple question turned into a $100,000 opportunity for our community.
Vitamins, Supplements, and Cancer: What You Need to Know
How do you decide what goes into your body, and what does that really mean for your health? Most of us don’t know where to start, or even realize that things like medicines and everyday products could be depleting our nutrition. Sarah Cain faced cancer, joined a clinical trial, and discovered what science can tell us about the vitamins and supplements we actually need. In this episode, you’ll hear:
What to Expect from Your Plastic Surgeon from Consultation to Recovery
Dr. Ashley Steinberg traces the beginning of her journey to becoming a plastic surgeon back to an Oxford Medical sweatshirt she received at age four. You’ll hear how she navigated a family outside the world of medicine, what drew her to breast reconstruction, and why emotional health is a key part of recovery. Dr. Steinberg explains the importance of patient education, her approach to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and the value she places on making a difference in her patients’ confidence.
Breaking Cultural Taboos: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story in the South Asian Community
How do you talk about breast cancer when it’s something your community rarely discusses, sometimes because of culture, sometimes because of faith, and sometimes just because it’s hard?
Challenge or Opportunity? A Doctor’s Perspective on Community, Cancer, and Compassion
Dr. Mary T. Neal joins Dorothy to share her path from early aspirations, through medical school at a young age, to years in private practice and volunteer work at San Jose Clinic. She describes her shift from pediatrics to obstetrics and gynecology, explaining why she values relationships with pregnant women and their families.