One Woman’s Gratitude: Ginger’s Story of Survival and Service
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.
How Faith, Community, and Early Detection Make a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Nancy Strohmer shares her story about beating Stage 2 breast cancer, caught during an annual mammogram. This experience inspired her mission to help others by bringing awareness to breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes and ensuring resources are available to those impacted by health crises.
A Mother’s Journey Balancing Cancer Treatment and Family Life
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 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 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
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
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
”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.
The Power of Gratitude: A Woman’s Positive Attitude Throughout Her Cancer Battle
Joanne shares her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.
Despite the gravity of her diagnosis, Joanne stayed positive. In her darkest moments, Joanne found solace and support from The Rose, which had a profound impact not only on Joanne but also on her daughter, providing them with the strength to navigate this difficult path together.
A Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor’s Sweet Contribution to The Rose
Meet Sharon Cho, a two-time breast cancer survivor and head of the dessert table at The Shrimp Boil. Sharon has been a part of the Shrimp Boil since 1998, baking countless delectable treats like the bestselling pineapple upside-down cakes.
