Janette faced her breast cancer diagnosis with the same methodical process and determination she used in accomplishing all of her other achievements as the CEO for a global and ever-growing company.

She surrounded herself with the best people both at work and in her healthcare team. She asked the difficult questions and made sure her physician knew who she was - as a patient, a businesswoman, but most of all as a person.

Janette offers some of the best advice ever heard on Let's Talk About Your Breasts. She explained how to interview the doctor and how to be sure your care team understands your lifestyle and what matters to you. She says whoever is in charge of your treatment must understand your expectations and that you are in charge of your life, not the cancer.

Please share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at therose.org. It could save the life of an uninsured woman.

Key Questions Answered

1.) How did Janette find out about her breast cancer diagnosis?

2.) What advice did Janette receive from her doctor friend upon discovering her diagnosis?

3.) How did Janette approach her first meeting with her surgical oncologist?

4.) What should patients do if they don't feel a connection with their doctor?

5.) How did Janette share her diagnosis with her work colleagues?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 CEO advocates for cancer awareness and prevention.

05:58 Thorough research, hopeful, choose doctor, US rights.

09:26 Son had medical experience, family support crucial.

12:24 Facing uncertainty and the need for support.

14:14 Surprised by the process and seeking support.

16:37 Managing hormone therapy after breast cancer treatment.

22:45 Friends' support through thoughtful gestures during hardship.

25:43 Embrace the sink, rise back up stronger.

Janette faced her breast cancer diagnosis with the same methodical process and determination she used in accomplishing all of her other achievements as the CEO for a global and ever-growing company.
She surrounded herself with the best people both at work and in her healthcare team. She asked the difficult questions and made sure her physician knew who she was - as a patient, a businesswoman, but most of all as a person.
Janette offers some of the best advice ever heard on Let's Talk About Your Breasts. She explained how to interview the doctor and how to be sure your care team understands your lifestyle and what matters to you. She says whoever is in charge of your treatment must understand your expectations and that you are in charge of your life, not the cancer.
Please share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at <a href="https://therose.org">therose.org</a>. It could save the life of an uninsured woman.
Key Questions Answered
1.) How did Janette find out about her breast cancer diagnosis?
2.) What advice did Janette receive from her doctor friend upon discovering her diagnosis?
3.) How did Janette approach her first meeting with her surgical oncologist?
4.) What should patients do if they don't feel a connection with their doctor?
5.) How did Janette share her diagnosis with her work colleagues?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 CEO advocates for cancer awareness and prevention.
05:58 Thorough research, hopeful, choose doctor, US rights.
09:26 Son had medical experience, family support crucial.
12:24 Facing uncertainty and the need for support.
14:14 Surprised by the process and seeking support.
16:37 Managing hormone therapy after breast cancer treatment.
22:45 Friends' support through thoughtful gestures during hardship.
25:43 Embrace the sink, rise back up stronger.

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.

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.

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.

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.