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:
Since the death of her aunt Tonja from breast cancer, Chrissy Ransome has redoubled her efforts to ensure women in her community get the screening they need. Tonja’s late-stage diagnosis, partly due to being uninsured, profoundly impacted Chrissy. Now, she channels her grief into action, spreading awareness and resources through various community initiatives…Read More
Reena Friedman-Watts, host of the popular Better Call Daddy podcast, shared the challenges she faced in scheduling a mammogram due to the complexity of the healthcare system. Despite being insured, navigating referrals and regulations proved difficult. Reena’s conversation with Dorothy highlights the importance of advocating for oneself and the systemic changes needed to improve access to crucial health screenings…Read More
Dr. Mahdieh Parizi is a pioneer in women’s healthcare at the VA, and she speaks with Dorothy about the introduction of patient self-scheduling for mammograms and improving patient return rates…Read More
En este episodio, Elda Gavidia, directora de comunicaciones de The Rose, explica la importancia de este nuevo podcast en español para la comunidad hispana. Hablemos de Nuestros Senos busca romper barreras, educar y apoyar a las mujeres hispanas en su lucha contra el cáncer de mama…Read More
In this episode, Dorothy Gibbons welcomes back Courtney Clark, a guest whose story captivated listeners and became the most downloaded episode in the podcast’s two-season run. Courtney, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 23 weeks pregnant, returns to share an update on her journey two years after her initial treatment….Read More
How does a mother navigate a healthcare system that often fails to see her pain? Courtney Clark’s struggle with medical dismissal and racial bias highlights a critical gap in healthcare. At 34, while nursing her daughter, she discovered a lump only to be dismissed by her doctor. Her story underscores the importance of advocating for oneself and seeking thorough medical attention….Read More
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
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.
