Cáncer de Mama a los 38: La Increible Historia de Ana

Ana Henriquez

En este episodio, Ana comparte su conmovedora historia sobre cómo descubrió un bulto en su seno en 2020 mientras realizaba trabajos en el jardín, lo que finalmente llevó a su diagnóstico de cáncer de mama en etapa 3. Detalla su experiencia durante la pandemia de COVID-19, incluyendo su tratamiento, las decisiones difíciles que tuvo que tomar respecto a una doble mastectomía y la reconstrucción de sus senos, y cómo su familia, especialmente su esposo, la apoyó durante todo el proceso.

Meet One of The Rose’s Youngest Diagnosed Patients

Montserrat Duron

Monserrat’s decision to perform a self-exam after attending a health fair changed the trajectory of her life. Upon finding a lump, she faced unimaginable challenges due to a lack of insurance. Yet, with the support of The Rose and the steadfast care of Dr. Boniface, she navigated a grueling journey towards recovery and advocacy. 

One Woman’s Gratitude: Ginger’s Story of Survival and Service

Ginger Clark

Ginger Clark shares her personal journey battling breast cancer. Despite the challenges, she expresses gratitude and highlights the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. The episode also delves into rural healthcare issues, emphasizing the struggles small hospitals face in providing adequate services. Ginger speaks to Dorothy about healthcare access, particularly for uninsured women, and the complexity of reconstructive surgery decisions.

A Mother’s Journey Balancing Cancer Treatment and Family Life

Morgan Muraca

As an HR professional, Morgan Muraca sets up employee benefits and upon hearing about The Rose’s Mobile Mammography Program, she was determined to bring this life saving service to her company. Little did she know that step would also save her life.

A CEO’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Experience

Janette Marx

Janette faced her breast cancer diagnosis with the same methodical process and determination she used in accomplishing all of her other achievements as the CEO for a global and ever-growing company.

Essential Tips for Breast Cancer Treatment

Mike Hazelrigs and Kathy Stevens with Dorothy Gibbons

Mike is riding so others can live. Today Mike Hazelrigs and his fiancé Kathy Stevens share what it means to face metastatic breast cancer after years of treatment. Theirs is a true love story amid real-life adversity and hardships. Mike is taking their story to a new level as he rides in the historic Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge TM, a 10,000-mile trek, crisscrossing the United States and Canada, in honor of Kathy and to raise funds for the women of The Rose.

Angels in My Life: Russanne’s Unforgettable Year

Russanne Kelley

In 2000, Russanne Kelley received a life-threatening medical diagnosis. Faced with a difficult path of treatment, she also must navigate a divorce, three moves, her son’s deployment to Iraq and the death of her beloved canine companion.

Cancer Don’t Care: One Woman’s Journey

Michelle Sandlin

What happens when someone in ideal shape is diagnosed with breast cancer? During this episode, Dorothy welcomes Michelle Sandlin, author of Cancer Don’t Care. Michelle shares her breast cancer journey, and discusses the importance of self-care, support, and documenting the experience through writing. She emphasizes paying attention to one’s body and seeking medical advice, and much more.

From Badge to Breast Cancer: A Police Officer’s Story

Sgt. Stacy Papillion

”If your doctor didn’t listen to you, you need to find another doctor.” Those are the words of Stacy Papillion. Affectionately known as “Sergeant Pap,” Stacy knows a thing or two about breast cancer. She beat it twice. The second time around was a battle she fought alongside her own mother.