How this Couple Uses Taekwondo to Knock Out Breast Cancer
Alicia Um says to step out on faith. The 2008 recession left her family broke and a breast cancer diagnosis made matters worse. With nowhere to turn, her husband moved out of state to find work while she underwent treatment, all while raising kids. During this conversation, you’ll hear from both Alicia and her husband. They dive deep into their faith, the importance of staying positive, and how their taekwondo gym is inspiring young children to pay it forward to The Rose.
Don’t Call Her a Survivor, Call Her a THRIVER
“Can’t never could do nothing.”
Those are the words of the late Bob Domec, one of The Rose’s most cherished supporters and board members. Our next guest, Terri Snider, remembers those words—the words of her father—quite often, as she battles cancer for the second time.
Surviving Breast Cancer While Pregnant
Courtney Clark shares her courageous journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. Through candid storytelling, Courtney discusses with Dorothy the challenges, emotions, and triumphs of navigating cancer treatment amid pregnancy.
One Woman’s Long Term Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
In this compelling episode of “Let’s Talk About Your Breasts,” Dorothy welcomes Claudia Farinola. Claudia discusses the challenges and enduring effects stemming from her battle with breast cancer and how, despite her own struggles, she has helped the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation raise thousands of dollars for The Rose.
The Nurse Who Fell Into a Dr. Google Rabbit Hole After Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Veronica Mohammed’s remarkable journey from riding ambulances in her upbringing to becoming a nurse in Texas, including overcoming personal challenges such as pregnancy, divorce, and navigating a new state alone, is followed by her breast cancer diagnosis and recovery, ultimately leading her and her new husband to establish Tranquil Research Clinic, a clinical trial company, as she shares her inspiring story in this episode.
Raising Two Young Boys While Fighting Breast Cancer
Breast cancer not only took Lorraine Fox’s sister at the age of thirty-three but also posed a life-threatening challenge to Lorraine herself, as she shares her courageous journey of raising her young son and nephew, and subsequently, together with her son De’Aaron Fox, established the Fox Whole Family Foundation to support breast cancer survivors and empower underprivileged youth with leadership skills.
What Does a Houston Firefighter, Clay Heads and Breast Cancer Have In Common?
Kim Phillips worked for twenty-one years fighting fires in Houston. But according to her, working in a man’s world was easy compared to fighting breast cancer.
During this conversation, Dorothy and Kim talk about her “poltergeist breasts,” as well as the ritual that helped navigate her to recovery.
Her Doctor Laughed at Her Concerns of a Lump in Her Breast
In this heartfelt conversation, Courtney Clark shares her journey of discovering a breast lump, initially being dismissed by a doctor, and later finding out she had a tumor, highlighting the profound impact of cancer on her family, pregnancy, and her courageous fight for both her own life and her baby’s.
A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Battle with Long-Term Side Effects of Treatment
Claudia Farinola is a thirteen year breast cancer survivor and sits on the board of the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation. As you know, the foundation is one of The Rose’s key fundraising partners and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through its third party events.
During this episode, you’ll hear about Claudia’s breast cancer journey, her unique relationship with her doctors, and what she first thought about Emma’s Taking Initiative To Survive acronym.
