Peeling Back the Layers: The Impact of Social Determinants on Breast Cancer Outcomes
Dr. Elkhanany is a breast oncologist at Baylor College of Medicine, and his journey started with a look at the complexity of cancer during medical school in Egypt.
A Phobia of Needles Kept Her from Seeing a Doctor About the Lump in Her Breast
Valerie McDaniels’ story of discovering a lump in her breast and delaying medical attention due to a phobia, quickly escalated to a life-or-death struggle. She tells Dorothy how a cruise in December 2023 revealed the critical nature of her condition when the mass burst, forcing her to seek urgent care. Ultimately, the support of her family and faith empowered Valerie to confront her fears and undergo the necessary exams and eventual treatments for breast cancer.
Voting Ourselves Sick – The Paradox of Health in Texas
When public systems like health care, mental health services, and schools begin to disappear, people lose more than access—they can lose hope, and sometimes even their lives. Today, Camerino Salazar shares what he has learned from decades of research into why more Texans are dying from things like suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol.
Friday Night Lights, Pink Ribbons: Tiffany Tatum’s Playbook for Change at Alief ISD
Tiffany Tatum is an educator who turned her own experience with The Rose’s mobile mammogram coach into a movement at Alief ISD. She’s helped raise thousands of dollars and connected hundreds of families to breast health services.
Not Just the Handbag Lady: Redefining Success with Elaine Turner
Elaine Turner is known for her handbags and her brand, but what most don’t see is the adversity she has faced, from building her business, to supporting a daughter with special needs, to being there for her parents through illness. She had to make tough decisions about her business, her identity, and her family.
Cold Caps and Warm Hearts: Two Friends Versus Breast Cancer
How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment? In this episode, you’ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You’ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it’s needed most.
The Power of Podcasting in Breast Cancer Education and Support
Today is National Podcast Day, and we invited our producer Freddy Cruz to talk about the stories behind Let’s Talk About Your Breasts.
Coping with Grief and Leading with Purpose: A Daughter’s Journey
Melissa Greggs, inspired by her mother Dr. Jenny Bennett’s legacy, now serves as acting director of Reconstruction of a Survivor.
Integrating Spirituality Into Healthcare: A Houston-Based Approach
After losing her brother, Leah Adams left a global business career to serve as Vice President of Engagement at Houston’s Institute for Spirituality and Health. Her path is one of resilience and connection—turning grief into a mission to help others heal.
Faith and Healing: Surviving Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Becca Johnson
Becca Johnson shares the sequence of events that led to her breast cancer diagnosis and what happened next. Initial mammograms and consultations showed no clear issues, but persistent symptoms led Becca to push for further testing. When the diagnosis came, she documented every detail and sought support from medical staff and loved ones.