Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. Listen on all the major social media platforms including:
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. Listen on all the major social media platforms including:
Dorothy Gibbons’ joins CanCare President and CEO Darcy Wells to discuss The Rose’s mission. Fueled by the stories of uninsured women, Gibbons and her team strive to bridge the gap in healthcare. Their patient navigation program stands as a testament to hope and resilience….Read More
Jessica Duckworth, COO of the Rose, sheds light on the importance of new breast imaging services and genetic testing. By integrating these state-of-the-art technologies, the Rose aims to provide comprehensive care for both insured and uninsured patients. This initiative strives to catch breast cancer at its earliest stages, ensuring better treatment outcomes and higher survival rates….Read More
Dr. Popp returns to the podcast to discuss healthcare challenges for the uninsured. We’ll explore the work at Christus St. Mary’s Clinic in Houston, focusing on preventive care and early detection. Dr. Popp shares shocking statistics, like “when an uninsured person is diagnosed with breast cancer, 60% of the time they will die of breast cancer than an insured woman.” We’ll discuss mobile mammography coaches and innovative solutions to bridge the healthcare gap. Join us to understand why “the uninsured have waited, have found something, and it’s much more advanced.”…Read More
During this conversation, Dorothy and Dr. Fitzpatrick talk about the past four years and how they’ve impacted the breast cancer community. He’ll talk about the need for caregivers to embrace self-care and encourages breast cancer patients to engage in self-acceptance…..Read More
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, Aaron. They discuss their faith, the importance of staying positive, and how their taekwondo gym is inspiring young children to pay it forward to The Rose…..Read More
Claire Goosey is a twenty-two year breast cancer survivor. Through Serve Up a Cure, she and her tennis buddies raise money for the women of The Rose. And they’ve raised a lot of it. During this episode, Dorothy and Claire discuss her journey to survivorship, her family history, and how she found a unique opportunity to combine her love of tennis with breast cancer advocacy. In fact, Claire loves tennis so much she played while wearing her wig and infusion pack!…Read More
Linda Rhodes, Executive Director of The Women’s Fund for Health and Resiliency, highlights the significant disparities black women face in maternal mortality, breast cancer, and heart disease. Drawing from her own personal advocacy during a hysterectomy, Linda underscores the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Her mission with The Women’s Fund is to empower women and girls to speak up and obtain the care they need….Read More
An estimated one out of every one-hundred breast cancers diagnosed are found in a man. Charlie Morris is one of them. And he joins Dorothy to talk about his experience. During this episode, you’ll learn how he discovered his cancer, how he beat it, the reaction from his guy friends at work, and what he does to spread awareness in the community…Read More
Linda Petticrew’s battle with breast cancer at 34, and her daughter Rachel Evans’ decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy at 25, reveal a narrative of resilience and proactive health decisions. Diagnosed with the BRCA1 gene, Rachel chose surgery as a precaution, influenced by her mother’s experience with the disease. Their story highlights the importance of genetic testing and the strength found in family support….Read More
”If your doctor didn’t listen to you, you need to find another doctor.” Those are the words of Stacy Papillion. Affectionately known as “Sargent 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….Read More
Interested in learning more about a breast health topic we haven’t discussed? Is there someone within the breast cancer community you’d appreciate hearing from?
Please share your ideas with us and we’ll cover it during a future podcast episode. If we’ve already covered it in a past episode we’ll be happy to share a link with you.