Let's Talk About Your Breasts
Let's Talk About Your Breasts
The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons. Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.Social links:
Monja y Médica: La Dra. Popp y Su Impacto en la Salud Comunitaria
En este episodio, conversamos con la Monja y Dra. Roseanne Popp, directora de la Clínica CHRISTUS St. Mary’s y aliada clave de The Rose. La Dra. Popp nos comparte cómo ha dedicado su vida a servir a la comunidad hispana, aprendiendo español para conectar mejor con sus pacientes y romper barreras en…
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A Fear of Needles Kept Her from Seeing a Doctor About the Lump in Her Breast
Valerie McDaniels' story of discovering a lump in her breast and delaying medical attention due to a phobia, quickly escalated to a life-or-death struggle. She tells Dorothy Gibbons how a cruise in December 2023 revealed the critical nature of her condition when the mass burst, forcing her to seek …
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Improving Cancer Survival Rates
Dr. Chadi Nabhan's dedication to oncology is deeply rooted in the human connection with his patients. With more than 20 years of experience, he joins Dorothy Gibbons to emphasize the importance of open communication and knowledge between patient and doctor. His journey highlights that trust and cle…
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Grief and Healing: Kirk Cox’s Journey Through Loss
Kirk Cox joins Dorothy on Let’s Talk About Your Breasts to discuss how early encounters with his mother's breast cancer in the 60s profoundly affected him. Watching her bravery through invasive surgeries and treatments left an indelible mark. This personal history guided him as he later managed his…
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Redefining Career Priorities After Loss - Part 2
Ellen Chin's decision to quit her high-level job at the peak of her career is a story of self-discovery and courage. Struggling with grief and loneliness, Chin realized she needed to prioritize her mental health. Her journey emphasizes the importance of unplugging and resetting one's life. Key Que…
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Redefining Career Priorities After Loss - Part 1
Ellen Chen's story of navigating a career change after her father's passing is one of introspection and reinvention. Balancing personal grief and professional demands, Ellen chose to resign from her demanding HR role. This pivotal decision allowed her to prioritize family and launch her own consult…
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La Historia de Blanca y el Cáncer de Mama
En este episodio, Blanca comparte su conmovedora historia de cómo descubrió que tenía cáncer de mama, su temor inicial en compartir la situación con su familia, y su eventual diagnóstico y tratamiento. A lo largo de su viaje, habla sobre el apoyo incondicional de sus hijas y nietos, la dificultad q…
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Improving Healthcare Access for Uninsured Women
Why are financial barriers still preventing women from accessing critical breast cancer screenings? Dorothy Gibbons addresses this enduring issue in Texas, highlighting systematic and budgetary challenges. Alongside Dr. Damien Kelly, they discuss the importance of patient navigators and the persis…
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Because of You, Our Supporters, the Women Featured in This Episode Get to Celebrate Thanksgiving
At the Rose, we find many times of the year that we are thankful, and none is more important than this time right now. And it is because of you, the donor, you, the supporter, you, our listeners. Today, we want you to sit back and hear some of the stories that you made possible. Think about the w…
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Health and Advocacy for Women in the Food and Beverage Industry
Dr. Lori Choi returns to the show to discuss the declining state of women's healthcare in Texas. She and Dorothy highlight the shortage of resources, particularly in rural and low-income areas. Dr. Choi’s organization, "I'll Have What She's Having," incorporates her medical background and aims to…
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