How does a daughter’s tribute lead to a life-affirming mission against breast cancer?

Shanna Fernandisse’s breast cancer experience, deeply intertwined with her mother’s battle, inspired a significant fundraiser for The Rose, orchestrated by her daughter, Destiny. Shanna’s journey, while marked by challenges and loss, highlights the importance of early detection and community support. Her positive outlook and dedication to spreading awareness reflect a legacy of empowerment and hope.

Key Questions Answered

1. What inspired Shanna's daughter, Destiny, to host a significant fundraiser for breast cancer?

2. How did Shanna's mother's breast cancer experience affect Shanna's own perception of the disease?

3. What role did The Rose play in Shanna’s mother getting through her cancer experience as a single mom with no insurance?

4. How did Shanna manage her own breast cancer diagnosis in terms of family support?

5. What treatment did Shanna undergo for her breast cancer, and how was her recovery experience?

6. How did Shanna feel about the advancements in cancer surgeries compared to her mother’s time?

7. How did Destiny engage with breast cancer awareness and support activities?

8. What did Shanna emphasize as the most important action women should take regarding their breast health?

9. How did Shanna describe her own and her mother's experiences of being cancer survivors?

10. How did Shanna cope emotionally with her frequent visits to The Rose after her mother’s passing?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Overcoming Cancer's Challenge

04:06 "Breast Cancer's Impact on Family"

07:05 Revealing Mom's Medical Diagnosis

10:51 "Annual Mammograms: Early Detection Benefits"

14:05 Legacy of Support for Cancer

Support The Rose HERE.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

How does a daughter&rsquo;s tribute lead to a life-affirming mission against breast cancer?
Shanna Fernandisse&rsquo;s breast cancer experience, deeply intertwined with her mother&rsquo;s battle, inspired a significant fundraiser for The Rose, orchestrated by her daughter, Destiny. Shanna&rsquo;s journey, while marked by challenges and loss, highlights the importance of early detection and community support. Her positive outlook and dedication to spreading awareness reflect a legacy of empowerment and hope.
Key Questions Answered
1. What inspired Shanna's daughter, Destiny, to host a significant fundraiser for breast cancer?
2. How did Shanna's mother's breast cancer experience affect Shanna's own perception of the disease?
3. What role did The Rose play in Shanna&rsquo;s mother getting through her cancer experience as a single mom with no insurance?
4. How did Shanna manage her own breast cancer diagnosis in terms of family support?
5. What treatment did Shanna undergo for her breast cancer, and how was her recovery experience?
6. How did Shanna feel about the advancements in cancer surgeries compared to her mother&rsquo;s time?
7. How did Destiny engage with breast cancer awareness and support activities?
8. What did Shanna emphasize as the most important action women should take regarding their breast health?
9. How did Shanna describe her own and her mother's experiences of being cancer survivors?
10. How did Shanna cope emotionally with her frequent visits to The Rose after her mother&rsquo;s passing?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Overcoming Cancer's Challenge
04:06 "Breast Cancer's Impact on Family"
07:05 Revealing Mom's Medical Diagnosis
10:51 "Annual Mammograms: Early Detection Benefits"
14:05 Legacy of Support for Cancer
Support The Rose <a href="https://secure.therose.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30118a?df_id=1480&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;1480.donation=form1&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=6FEB2388BD63E0937C3FD34555AF1B9F">HERE</a>.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.

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.