Mobile Mammograms: Making Breast Health Accessible in Brazos Valley
Barriers shape the path to care. Emily Reis describes her role as a community engagement navigator for the Rose, connecting rural and urban communities to breast cancer screening resources. She covers Brazos Valley’s counties, teaches early detection, and works with clinics and facilitators to organize mobile mammogram days. Service relies on partnerships and word of mouth.
Cold Caps and Warm Hearts: Two Friends Versus Breast Cancer
How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment? In this episode, you’ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You’ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it’s needed most.
Bridges, Not Barriers: How The Rose Redefines Patient Care and Community
Asking for help is never easy. Dorothy Gibbons introduces Kathia, manager at The Rose’s southeast location. Three departments fall under Kathia’s leadership: medical records, registration, and sponsorship programs. The Rose offers care and access, removing barriers like language, cost, and transportation. Even after diagnosis, bilingual patient navigators remain with patients, helping them through paperwork and treatment. Preventive care and self-advocacy are emphasized throughout.
Start the New Year With Facts, Not Fiction
We’re debunking some of the most popular myths about breast cancer with fan favorite, Dr. Raz, Lead Radiologist at The Rose. He sits down with host, Dorothy Gibbons, to discuss deodorant, underwire bras, and…bee venom?
Tune in to hear why consulting with Dr. Google or Nurse TikTok isn’t recommended and speaking with your physician is your best bet for reliable, factual medical information.
Looking Back to Move Forward
A CEO’s views on current events, The Rose happenings and predictions for future.
Service Meets Purpose: The Intern Experience at The Rose
Josh and Usman open up about what it means to intern at The Rose, trading textbooks for real stories and discovering just how much impact one person can make. They dive into mentorship, the value of compassionate care, and the energy that comes from working with a team committed to change. Over two conversations, you’ll hear their honest reflections, hopes for the future, and a glimpse of why these young leaders give us all reason to believe.
Empowering Volunteers, Empowering Patients: One Woman’s Journey to Saving Lives
Shannon Lecoq has spent nearly 30 years fighting cancer, supporting patients, and building partnerships that save lives. Her work with the American Cancer Society and The Rose has led to some surprising stories, unexpected lessons, and a focus on Raising vital funds so that everyone can access breast health care, navigating patients through their toughest moments, whether insured or uninsured, and empowering volunteers and communities to make a difference, one event at a time
Everything You Need to Know About Diagnostic Mammograms
Patricia Stapleton is The Rose’s lead technologist. She’s the person behind the mammogram machine. Literally. During this episode, you’ll learn about what happens when you have a diagnostic mammogram and why it’s important to have it done.
La Luz en el Laberinto: Navegadora que Transforma el Camino del Cáncer (Parte 2)
Continuando desde la primera parte de esta conversación, este episodio muestra cómo una comunidad unida puede cambiar el destino de muchas mujeres con cáncer de mama. Desde regalos, pelucas, gasolina y sobre todo… apoyo humano, escuchará cómo The Rose transforma miedo en esperanza desde el primer día de diagnóstico.
Cold Caps and Warm Hearts: Two Friends Versus Breast Cancer
How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment? In this episode, you’ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You’ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it’s needed most.