How far would you go to ensure your loved one had the best medical care possible? 

Ellen Elam drove her sister Cindy across Texas, headed west to New Mexico, up north to Oklahoma, and eastward to Florida.

It started when she was unhappy with the care Cindy received in Dallas. What happened afterward involved a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in Houston, and a fight for her sister’s life.

During this conversation, Ellen shares her family’s story. And you’ll also hear why Ellen's dream is that everyone facing any kind of disease has a patient navigator, someone to stand beside them, support them, and get them through by doing whatever is needed, whenever it's needed, and however it's needed.

Key Questions Answered

1. Why is patient navigation crucial in helping individuals navigate the complex healthcare system?

2. How can advocacy and support from caregivers and loved ones play a significant role in a patient's journey?

3. Why is asking questions, seeking help, and not being afraid to challenge doctors and explore different options essential in finding the best care?

4. How are funding and support for nonprofits necessary to provide resources and assistance to patients in need?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Patient Navigation

01:12 Ellen's Background in Small Business

06:23 Ellen's Sister's Breast Cancer Diagnosis

09:45 Ellen's Advocacy for Her Sister

12:34 The Importance of Asking Questions and Seeking Help

18:42 The Role of Support Systems in Patient Advocacy

21:49 Ellen's Dream of Expanding Patient Navigation

27:48 Ellen's Vision with Unlimited Resources

30:39 The Need for Funding and Support for Nonprofits

32:06 Advice for Caregivers

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How far would you go to ensure your loved one had the best medical care possible?&nbsp;
Ellen Elam drove her sister Cindy across Texas, headed west to New Mexico, up north to Oklahoma, and eastward to Florida.
It started when she was unhappy with the care Cindy received in Dallas. What happened afterward involved a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in Houston, and a fight for her sister&rsquo;s life.
During this conversation, Ellen shares her family&rsquo;s story. And you&rsquo;ll also hear why Ellen's dream is that everyone facing any kind of disease has a patient navigator, someone to stand beside them, support them, and get them through by doing whatever is needed, whenever it's needed, and however it's needed.
Key Questions Answered
1. Why is patient navigation crucial in helping individuals navigate the complex healthcare system?
2. How can advocacy and support from caregivers and loved ones play a significant role in a patient's journey?
3. Why is asking questions, seeking help, and not being afraid to challenge doctors and explore different options essential in finding the best care?
4. How are funding and support for nonprofits necessary to provide resources and assistance to patients in need?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Patient Navigation
01:12 Ellen's Background in Small Business
06:23 Ellen's Sister's Breast Cancer Diagnosis
09:45 Ellen's Advocacy for Her Sister
12:34 The Importance of Asking Questions and Seeking Help
18:42 The Role of Support Systems in Patient Advocacy
21:49 Ellen's Dream of Expanding Patient Navigation
27:48 Ellen's Vision with Unlimited Resources
30:39 The Need for Funding and Support for Nonprofits
32:06 Advice for Caregivers
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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.

How Far Would You Go to Get the Best Care for Your Sister?

Cristina Rodriguez, a Harvard-educated attorney and proud immigrant daughter, faced her diagnosis at 45 with honesty and vulnerability. Communication became her lifeline at home, especially with her young daughters. Now seven years out, she supports others through similar journeys and champions the life-saving power of routine screening.

If this conversation matters to you, share the episode with your family and friends and consider making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.

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

Key Questions Answered
What is Cristina's background and where is she from?
How did Cristina end up at Harvard Law School, and was that her original plan?
What kind of lawyer is Cristina, and what is her role as a trial lawyer?
Did Cristina use her professional communication skills when dealing with her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment?
How was Cristina's breast cancer initially discovered?
How did Cristina communicate her diagnosis to her children, and what advice did she follow?
Did Cristina have to undergo chemotherapy?
Did Cristina have any family history or known risk factors for breast cancer?
How did Cristina support her friend Maria Boyce when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?
How did Cristina tell her colleagues and clients about her diagnosis?
What practical tips does Cristina offer other women about cancer screenings and self-care?
How does Cristina use her experience to support others facing cancer?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 "From Georgetown Waitlist to Harvard"

05:26 "Waiting to Share the Truth"

06:52 "Parenting Through Surgery Decisions"

13:01 "Stress, Support, and Gratitude"

13:36 Supporting Through Experience Gaps

18:52 "Owning My Sharpie Marks"

21:02 "Flower Power for Support"

24:46 Practicing Compassion Through Support

28:51 "Lean Into Support, Prioritize Health"

30:26 "Support Others, Embrace Self-Care"

Cristina Rodriguez, a Harvard-educated attorney and proud immigrant daughter, faced her diagnosis at 45 with honesty and vulnerability. Communication became her lifeline at home, especially with her young daughters. Now seven years out, she supports others through similar journeys and champions the life-saving power of routine screening.
If this conversation matters to you, share the episode with your family and friends and consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org/">therose.org</a> so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.
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>.
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>What is Cristina's background and where is she from?</li>
<li>How did Cristina end up at Harvard Law School, and was that her original plan?</li>
<li>What kind of lawyer is Cristina, and what is her role as a trial lawyer?</li>
<li>Did Cristina use her professional communication skills when dealing with her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment?</li>
<li>How was Cristina's breast cancer initially discovered?</li>
<li>How did Cristina communicate her diagnosis to her children, and what advice did she follow?</li>
<li>Did Cristina have to undergo chemotherapy?</li>
<li>Did Cristina have any family history or known risk factors for breast cancer?</li>
<li>How did Cristina support her friend Maria Boyce when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?</li>
<li>How did Cristina tell her colleagues and clients about her diagnosis?</li>
<li>What practical tips does Cristina offer other women about cancer screenings and self-care?</li>
<li>How does Cristina use her experience to support others facing cancer?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 "From Georgetown Waitlist to Harvard"
05:26 "Waiting to Share the Truth"
06:52 "Parenting Through Surgery Decisions"
13:01 "Stress, Support, and Gratitude"
13:36 Supporting Through Experience Gaps
18:52 "Owning My Sharpie Marks"
21:02 "Flower Power for Support"
24:46 Practicing Compassion Through Support
28:51 "Lean Into Support, Prioritize Health"
30:26 "Support Others, Embrace Self-Care"

Flower Power: Rethinking How We Help Friends with Cancer

Julie Stobbe's life took a dramatic turn from Broadway stages to confronting a breast cancer diagnosis, but she transformed adversity into action. Supported by her family, students, and community, she became a beacon of hope and openness. Her leadership in events like Paint the Path Pink now brings strength and awareness to countless others.

If this conversation matters to you, share the episode with your family and friends and consider making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.

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

Key Questions Answered
What is Julie’s background and how did she get started in music?
How did Julie transition into teaching in the public school system?
How did Julie discover she had breast cancer?
Was the mammogram that detected cancer Julie’s first mammogram?
What stage was Julie’s breast cancer when it was diagnosed?
What treatment did Julie undergo for her breast cancer?
How did Julie communicate her diagnosis to her adult children?
What role did her school and local community play in supporting Julie during her treatment?
How did Julie become involved in the ‘Paint the Path Pink’ event, and what does the event entail?
How did Julie share her cancer journey with her students, and what was their response?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 From Doctor Dreams to Music

03:15 "From Volunteer to Choir Teacher"

09:17 Finding Humor During Adversity

11:44 "Trust Me, We'll Be Fine"

15:59 Community Fair with Local Support

18:50 Community Support Through Collaboration

23:17 "Building Trust Through Connection"

26:40 "Empowering Women Through The Rose"

28:30 "Embracing Unique Personal Stories"

Julie Stobbe's life took a dramatic turn from Broadway stages to confronting a breast cancer diagnosis, but she transformed adversity into action. Supported by her family, students, and community, she became a beacon of hope and openness. Her leadership in events like Paint the Path Pink now brings strength and awareness to countless others.
If this conversation matters to you, share the episode with your family and friends and consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org/">therose.org</a> so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.
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>.
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>What is Julie&rsquo;s background and how did she get started in music?</li>
<li>How did Julie transition into teaching in the public school system?</li>
<li>How did Julie discover she had breast cancer?</li>
<li>Was the mammogram that detected cancer Julie&rsquo;s first mammogram?</li>
<li>What stage was Julie&rsquo;s breast cancer when it was diagnosed?</li>
<li>What treatment did Julie undergo for her breast cancer?</li>
<li>How did Julie communicate her diagnosis to her adult children?</li>
<li>What role did her school and local community play in supporting Julie during her treatment?</li>
<li>How did Julie become involved in the &lsquo;Paint the Path Pink&rsquo; event, and what does the event entail?</li>
<li>How did Julie share her cancer journey with her students, and what was their response?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 From Doctor Dreams to Music
03:15 "From Volunteer to Choir Teacher"
09:17 Finding Humor During Adversity
11:44 "Trust Me, We'll Be Fine"
15:59 Community Fair with Local Support
18:50 Community Support Through Collaboration
23:17 "Building Trust Through Connection"
26:40 "Empowering Women Through The Rose"
28:30 "Embracing Unique Personal Stories"

Educators Leading the Fight Against Breast Cancer: The Mitchell Intermediate Story

In this mini-episode, Dorothy talks about the importance of setting goals for the new year.

She sets one-hundred six goals every year. ONE-HUNDRED SIX!

Dorothy will go over why she writes hers down and how we should write ours down. Keyword: WRITE.

You'll hear the exact words to use and which ones to avoid at all costs.

We'd love to know your goals. After writing them down, tag us on Facebook and Instagram. 

We're rooting for you!

Please consider supporting us at therose.org. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.

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

In this mini-episode, Dorothy talks about the importance of setting goals for the new year.
She sets one-hundred six goals every year. ONE-HUNDRED SIX!
Dorothy will go over why she writes hers down and how we should write ours down. Keyword: WRITE.
You'll hear the exact words to use and which ones to avoid at all costs.
We'd love to know your goals. After writing them down, tag us on Facebook and Instagram.&nbsp;
We're rooting for you!
Please consider supporting us at <a href="https://therose.org/">therose.org</a>. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.
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>.

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