Preventing Breast Cancer with a Robotic Prophylactic Mastectomy
Meredith Hilliard, armed with the knowledge of her BRCA gene and her family’s history, decided to have a robotic prophylactic mastectomy to avert the disease that haunted her relatives.
Grief and Healing: Kirk Cox’s Journey Through Loss
Kirk Cox joins Dorothy on Let’s Talk About Your Breasts to discuss how early encounters with his mother’s breast cancer in the 60s profoundly affected him. Watching his mother’s bravery through invasive surgeries and treatments left an indelible mark. This personal history guided him as he later managed his Aunt Dottie’s care and faced the tragic loss of his own child.
The Importance of Full Disclosure During Your Mammogram Appointment
Why do you have to answer so many questions before a mammogram? What happens if you forget part of your medical history when making an appointment? And what do you need to know as a first-time patient or if you don’t have insurance? Today, The Rose Galleria’s Center Manager Araceli Salazar joins the show to talk about how you can make your visit easier, and how the answers you give to our list of questions may even save your life.
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.
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:
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?
Women Driving Business: Networking, Support, and Breast Health Awareness
What does it really mean to build a network that changes lives? Sarah Cain saw a need—not just for business growth, but for women to connect, support, and lift each other.
Living with the BRCA Gene: David Mauk on Family, Breast Cancer, and Early Detection
What do you do when cancer is always present in your family? David Mauk lost his mother, his sister, and other loved ones to breast cancer. He knows what it’s like to grow up surrounded by the reality of cancer and to carry the BRCA gene.
Do You Know The Rose’s Pink-Haired Rapper?
Chris Noble spends her time talking about breast health and early detection of breast cancer within various communities. Her dedication spans 13 years, marked by her dynamic presentations that make use of a tambourine and even a self-written rap to engage audiences. She emphasizes resilience as a key theme in her talks, sharing personal stories and encouraging others to embrace their inner strength. Her journey includes overcoming her fear of public speaking and running for city council. Chris is as an integral, and unique, voice in breast health advocacy.
A High Tea with Purpose
The Hats and Henna High Tea event, born from Ashma Moosa’s breast cancer journey, has become a beacon of awareness and support through its empowering initiatives. Attendees, including survivors like Mona Ellakany and healthcare professionals, emphasize the significance of early detection and community support in conquering Breast cancer. Their shared stories highlight the power of resilience and collective encouragement in overcoming life’s toughest challenges.