She Lost Her Husband and Mother Within Three Weeks, Now She’s Facing Metastatic Breast Cancer
She lost her husband and her mother in one year. Mona Ellakany’s new reality left her with a choice. Stay in America or move back home to Egypt. She chose America, but in 2021 Mona was diagnosed with breast cancer.
A Woman’s Battle Against Metastatic Breast Cancer
From her initial diagnosis to her current battle with metastatic disease, the conversation takes many turns. You’ll be moved as Kathy Stevens recounts the treatments she has undergone, including a double mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy
Healing Hearts and Inspiring Women, A Survivor’s Story
After losing both of her parents, Marva Skinner joined Angels Surviving Cancer. In this episode, you’ll learn how she found a renewed sense of purpose through her involvement. As a breast cancer survivor, Marva’s purpose guides her in navigating others through their breast cancer journey.
She survived breast cancer AND domestic violence
She survived breast cancer and domestic violence. Despite the worst of circumstances, Vanessa Jackson’s spirit remained unbroken. And today, we hear her story.
An Afternoon That Changed Her Life
During this conversation, Ana Henriquez discusses the challenges she faced as an uninsured patient, and how The Rose provided invaluable support in guiding her through the complex insurance process. With raw honesty, she dives into emotional toll of losing her hair and the unwavering love and encouragement she received from her husband and family.
Learn Why Our Patient Navigators Truly Embody The Rose’s Mission
Laura Tovar and Sally Reyes, dedicated Patient Navigators at The Rose, provide invaluable support, education, and advocacy to uninsured women facing breast cancer, ensuring they don’t have to face the overwhelming challenges of their breast healthcare journey alone, as they share their compassionate work with Dorothy in this episode.
She Had to Give Up Her Health Insurance While Fighting Breast Cancer
Lilia Avila works for The Rose as a mobile coach coordinator.
During this episode, we dive into her breast cancer journey, and how every woman’s journey is different.
Even though she’s been an employee, she still felt hopeless, and relied on patient navigation to guide her.
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