CPRIT, The Texas Cancer Plan, and You
How does one man’s dedication to community health reshape cancer prevention efforts in Texas? Carlton Allen’s passion for public health and population health, sparked during his academic years, led him to an influential role at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Through his guidance, CPRIT addresses significant cancer burdens and health disparities statewide. Meanwhile, Allen champions the Texas Cancer Plan as a comprehensive roadmap for continued progress in cancer prevention and care.
Farewell Rose Family
After nearly 40 years, Dorothy is passing the torch as CEO of The Rose. She joins us on the podcast as our esteemed guest, answering questions from fans of the show as well as The Rose team.
Mobile Mammograms: Making Breast Health Accessible in Brazos Valley
Barriers shape the path to care. Emily Reis describes her role as a community engagement navigator for the Rose, connecting rural and urban communities to breast cancer screening resources. She covers Brazos Valley’s counties, teaches early detection, and works with clinics and facilitators to organize mobile mammogram days. Service relies on partnerships and word of mouth.
CPRIT, The Texas Cancer Plan, and You
How does one man’s dedication to community health reshape cancer prevention efforts in Texas? Carlton Allen’s passion for public health and population health, sparked during his academic years, led him to an influential role at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Through his guidance, CPRIT addresses significant cancer burdens and health disparities statewide. Meanwhile, Allen champions the Texas Cancer Plan as a comprehensive roadmap for continued progress in cancer prevention and care.
She Helps Bring The Rose to Rural Texans
Renee Parrott spent 20 years in healthcare.
As a practice manager, she knew all the ins and outs of busy doctor’s offices, but the losses that she experienced during 2020 rocked the very foundation of her world.
She needed a different path.
Today, as The Rose’s Community Engagement Navigator, Renee’s work is also her mission.
During this episode, you will learn how she brings mammogram services to different counties, makes access to care possible, and helps us save lives.
She’s Fighting to Extend the Lives of Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Ginny Thompson Kirklin, with a career deeply rooted in breast cancer education and advocacy, now focuses on metastatic breast cancer and joins Dorothy Gibbons to discuss the disease’s insights, ongoing efforts to prolong affected women’s lives, and potential future developments.
How to be a Breast Cancer Advocate
This man wrote the book on how to be an advocate. James Gray influenced so many policy changes, and he’s here today to tell us why our voice and our story is probably the most important weapon we have in the fight against breast cancer.
During this episode he gives specific ways everyday people have used their voice to shape state policy, why using personal stories are critical in the fight against cancer, and how he helps inspire volunteers.