Ann Meyn started her advocacy in the 1990s, launching support groups and sharing the message of early detection.

Even while facing aggressive treatments, she continued teaching, volunteering, and helping others understand cancer. With a scientific mindset, she shaped patient support and influenced research, guiding the next generation of advocates. Today, she joins Dorothy to reflect on their friendship and impact on The Rose’s community.

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Key Questions Answered

1. What was the Rosebuds group and why was it created?
2. How did the Rose operate to serve both insured and uninsured women?
3. Why were support groups for breast cancer patients so important?
4. How did breast cancer treatment approaches change over time?
5. What was Ann Meyn’s personal experience with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment?
6. How have support group needs varied among different groups of women?
7. How has patient advocacy in breast cancer research evolved, and why is it important?
8. How has breast cancer detection and awareness changed, especially for younger women?
9. What advances have been made in breast cancer research and treatment in recent years?
10. What advice does Ann Meyn have for women regarding breast health?
11. What is the psychological impact of support, both from groups and families, in the journey of breast cancer?
12. What are the challenges for caregivers vs. being the patient?
13. How can survivors and educators help reduce the stigma or fear around cancer for children and families?
14. What changes occurred in support and treatment during and after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Passion Behind The Rose Concept

05:22 Reflecting on Terminal Cancer Cases

08:53 Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Experience

11:43 Teaching Through Chemo Treatments

14:52 Patient Advocacy and Cancer Research

19:33 Advances in Cancer Diagnostics

20:41 Resilience, Discovery, and Complexity

24:31 Advances in Radiation Treatment

27:58 Complex Surgeries and Recovery

32:57 Taking Fear Away Through Connection