What happens when breast cancer appears with no warning? Jeanne thought it would never happen to her—there was no family history, and heart attacks ran in her family. But a routine mammogram changed everything. After just losing her husband to cancer, Jeanne faced her own diagnosis, navigated treatment, leaned on her support system, and became an advocate for herself and others.
She learned the power of early detection.
She discovered why being your own advocate matters.
She shares what it really looks like to move forward after cancer.

Key Questions Answered
How was Jeanne’s breast cancer discovered?
What type of breast cancer did Jeanne have?
What treatments did Jeanne undergo for breast cancer?
Did Jeanne experience any major side effects from treatment?
How did Jeanne’s recent experience with her husband’s cancer affect her own diagnosis and treatment decisions?
Who was Jeanne’s support system during her breast cancer journey?
What changes did Jeanne make in her professional life after her diagnosis?
Did Jeanne have genetic testing, and was there a family history of breast cancer?
What advice does Jeanne give to other women regarding mammograms?
What did Jeanne learn about advocating for herself or others in the medical system?
How did Jeanne deal with the emotional impact of cancer and loss? How did the pandemic affect breast cancer screenings in her circle?
What are some ways friends and family supported Jeanne?
How did Jeanne’s outlook and attitude affect her journey through cancer?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Unexpected Health Diagnosis in January

04:20 Missed Mammograms' Consequences

06:27 "Switch to Boutique Agency Benefits"

10:50 Transplant Journey Trauma

13:57 Tamoxifen Facebook Support Groups

16:24 Advocacy in Breast Cancer Community

20:07 A Mess of Illness, 2019-24

24:42 Coping with Loss and Regret

26:28 Staying Positive Amidst Challenges

29:15 Embracing 'No Pony Day

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

What happens when breast cancer appears with no warning? Jeanne thought it would never happen to her&mdash;there was no family history, and heart attacks ran in her family. But a routine mammogram changed everything. After just losing her husband to cancer, Jeanne faced her own diagnosis, navigated treatment, leaned on her support system, and became an advocate for herself and others.
<ul>
<li>She learned the power of early detection.</li>
<li>She discovered why being your own advocate matters.</li>
<li>She shares what it really looks like to move forward after cancer.</li>
</ul>
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>How was Jeanne&rsquo;s breast cancer discovered?</li>
<li>What type of breast cancer did Jeanne have?</li>
<li>What treatments did Jeanne undergo for breast cancer?</li>
<li>Did Jeanne experience any major side effects from treatment?</li>
<li>How did Jeanne&rsquo;s recent experience with her husband&rsquo;s cancer affect her own diagnosis and treatment decisions?</li>
<li>Who was Jeanne&rsquo;s support system during her breast cancer journey?</li>
<li>What changes did Jeanne make in her professional life after her diagnosis?</li>
<li>Did Jeanne have genetic testing, and was there a family history of breast cancer?</li>
<li>What advice does Jeanne give to other women regarding mammograms?</li>
<li>What did Jeanne learn about advocating for herself or others in the medical system?</li>
<li>How did Jeanne deal with the emotional impact of cancer and loss? How did the pandemic affect breast cancer screenings in her circle?</li>
<li>What are some ways friends and family supported Jeanne?</li>
<li>How did Jeanne&rsquo;s outlook and attitude affect her journey through cancer?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Unexpected Health Diagnosis in January
04:20 Missed Mammograms' Consequences
06:27 "Switch to Boutique Agency Benefits"
10:50 Transplant Journey Trauma
13:57 Tamoxifen Facebook Support Groups
16:24 Advocacy in Breast Cancer Community
20:07 A Mess of Illness, 2019-24
24:42 Coping with Loss and Regret
26:28 Staying Positive Amidst Challenges
29:15 Embracing 'No Pony Day
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>.
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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.

No Pony Days: Finding Light in the Darkest Moment

Why is community support crucial during health crises?

In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends, family, and the community. This experience inspired her mission to help others through awareness and resources. 

The conversation underscores the role of faith and community in coping during a crisis. Dorothy stresses the importance of annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, recounting a story of a daughter's proactive approach to her health. Nancy's story of her stage two breast cancer diagnosis, caught through a mammogram, emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her successful treatment journey serves as a powerful testament to the advancements in cancer care and the role of regular screenings.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts wherever you get your podcasts and consider making a donation at therose.org.

Key Questions Answered

1.) Why is community support crucial during health crises?

2.) Why is it important to show support and care for others during difficult times?

3.) How did Nancy Strohmer's community support her during her health crisis?

4.) What role did Nancy's faith play during her health crisis?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Active leader, sold business, focused on family.

04:28 Radiologist predicted breast cancer, chose treatment immediately.

06:41 Grandsons surprise grandmother with get well card.

10:10 Mammogram confusion and importance for older women.

15:38 New passion to raise breast cancer awareness.

16:21 2 critical messages: mammograms save lives, exercise prevents cancer.

20:53 30% city lacks health coverage, women and children disproportionately affected.

24:34 Support and positivity crucial in facing cancer.

26:09 Human connection and thoughtfulness are important.

29:23 Supportive friend aids through tough times in Houston.

Why is community support crucial during health crises?
In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends, family, and the community. This experience inspired her mission to help others through awareness and resources.&nbsp;
The conversation underscores the role of faith and community in coping during a crisis. Dorothy stresses the importance of annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, recounting a story of a daughter's proactive approach to her health. Nancy's story of her stage two breast cancer diagnosis, caught through a mammogram, emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her successful treatment journey serves as a powerful testament to the advancements in cancer care and the role of regular screenings.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts wherever you get your podcasts and consider making a donation at therose.org.
Key Questions Answered
1.) Why is community support crucial during health crises?
2.) Why is it important to show support and care for others during difficult times?
3.) How did Nancy Strohmer's community support her during her health crisis?
4.) What role did Nancy's faith play during her health crisis?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Active leader, sold business, focused on family.
04:28 Radiologist predicted breast cancer, chose treatment immediately.
06:41 Grandsons surprise grandmother with get well card.
10:10 Mammogram confusion and importance for older women.
15:38 New passion to raise breast cancer awareness.
16:21 2 critical messages: mammograms save lives, exercise prevents cancer.
20:53 30% city lacks health coverage, women and children disproportionately affected.
24:34 Support and positivity crucial in facing cancer.
26:09 Human connection and thoughtfulness are important.
29:23 Supportive friend aids through tough times in Houston.

Hugs, Hope, and Health: A Woman’s Battle Cry Against Breast Cancer

Barriers shape the path to care.

Emily Reis describes her role as a community engagement navigator for the Rose, connecting rural and urban communities to breast cancer screening resources. She covers Brazos Valley’s counties, teaches early detection, and works with clinics and facilitators to organize mobile mammogram days. Service relies on partnerships and word of mouth.

Please consider sharing this episode, or 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

1. What does a Community Engagement Navigator do?

2. How does The Rose address barriers to breast cancer screening in the community?

3. What territory does Emily Reis cover as part of The Rose?

4. How does The Rose serve women in rural areas without imaging centers?

5. How do women make appointments for mobile mammogram days?

6. What role do local facilitators and clinics play in mobile screening events?

7. Why is it important for Community Engagement Navigators to be part of the communities they serve?

8. How does The Rose ensure ongoing support after a mammogram and diagnosis?

9. What motivates Emily Reis personally in her role?

10. How does The Rose promote regular annual mammograms and reach rural areas effectively?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Community Engagement for Life-Saving Connections

04:00 Mobile Imaging Access in Rural Areas

07:11 Building Community Through Public Health

09:34 Community Partnerships for Mobile Mammograms

15:48 Ensuring Cancer Care Access

17:20 Support Through Health Challenges

20:03 Breast Cancer Scare While Pregnant

24:18 Reaching Communities Through Mammograms

27:52 From Awareness to Action

30:03 Gratitude for Dedicated Partnerships

Barriers shape the path to care.
Emily Reis describes her role as a community engagement navigator for the Rose, connecting rural and urban communities to breast cancer screening resources. She covers Brazos Valley&rsquo;s counties, teaches early detection, and works with clinics and facilitators to organize mobile mammogram days. Service relies on partnerships and word of mouth.
Please consider sharing this episode, or 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
1. What does a Community Engagement Navigator do?
2. How does The Rose address barriers to breast cancer screening in the community?
3. What territory does Emily Reis cover as part of The Rose?
4. How does The Rose serve women in rural areas without imaging centers?
5. How do women make appointments for mobile mammogram days?
6. What role do local facilitators and clinics play in mobile screening events?
7. Why is it important for Community Engagement Navigators to be part of the communities they serve?
8. How does The Rose ensure ongoing support after a mammogram and diagnosis?
9. What motivates Emily Reis personally in her role?
10. How does The Rose promote regular annual mammograms and reach rural areas effectively?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Community Engagement for Life-Saving Connections
04:00 Mobile Imaging Access in Rural Areas
07:11 Building Community Through Public Health
09:34 Community Partnerships for Mobile Mammograms
15:48 Ensuring Cancer Care Access
17:20 Support Through Health Challenges
20:03 Breast Cancer Scare While Pregnant
24:18 Reaching Communities Through Mammograms
27:52 From Awareness to Action
30:03 Gratitude for Dedicated Partnerships

Breaking Barriers: How The Rose Brings Life-Saving Mammograms to Rural Texas

How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment?

In this episode, you’ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You’ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it’s needed most.

- Discover what it takes to face fear and make critical decisions.

- Hear two friends describe finding strength and asking for help.

- See why early action and support networks can impact recovery.

Support The Rose HERE.

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

Key Questions Answered
How did Anne-Laure discover her breast cancer?
How old was Anne-Laure when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?
What was Anne-Laure’s experience with her initial diagnosis?
How did Anne-Laure finally receive an accurate diagnosis?
What type of breast cancer was Anne-Laure diagnosed with?
How soon after diagnosis did Anne-Laure begin treatment?
Did Ann-Laure use cold caps to try to keep her hair during chemotherapy?
What was the role of friends and support in Anne-Laure’s journey?
How did Anne-Laure and her husband communicate about her diagnosis and treatment?
How did Anne-Laure handle the emotional impact and fear during her breast cancer journey?
How did Anne-Laure and Rochelle support each other as friends through the process?
What advice does Anne-Laure offer about early detection and self-advocacy?
How did the experience change Anne-Laure’s approach to accepting help?
How did Anne-Laure process and talk to herself through her treatment?
How did Anne-Laure and her community celebrate treatment milestones?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Self-Discovery of Unusual Growth

03:25 Considering a Second Opinion

09:06 "Princess Diana's Influence on Cold Caps"

11:23 Hair Perception and Dry Ice Delivery

15:52 Hospital Freezers: Aiding Neuropathy Treatment

17:00 Finding Humor in Cold Caps

22:59 "Embracing Limits and Early Detection"

24:01 Early Detection Saved My Life

29:25 "Caregiver Struggles and Attention"

32:07 Support Network Eases Transition

35:37 Proactive Help and Support

38:20 Overcoming Fear Through Understanding

How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment?
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You&rsquo;ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it&rsquo;s needed most.
- Discover what it takes to face fear and make critical decisions.
- Hear two friends describe finding strength and asking for help.
- See why early action and support networks can impact recovery.
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>.
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>How did Anne-Laure discover her breast cancer?</li>
<li>How old was Anne-Laure when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?</li>
<li>What was Anne-Laure&rsquo;s experience with her initial diagnosis?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure finally receive an accurate diagnosis?</li>
<li>What type of breast cancer was Anne-Laure diagnosed with?</li>
<li>How soon after diagnosis did Anne-Laure begin treatment?</li>
<li>Did Ann-Laure use cold caps to try to keep her hair during chemotherapy?</li>
<li>What was the role of friends and support in Anne-Laure&rsquo;s journey?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure and her husband communicate about her diagnosis and treatment?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure handle the emotional impact and fear during her breast cancer journey?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure and Rochelle support each other as friends through the process?</li>
<li>What advice does Anne-Laure offer about early detection and self-advocacy?</li>
<li>How did the experience change Anne-Laure&rsquo;s approach to accepting help?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure process and talk to herself through her treatment?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure and her community celebrate treatment milestones?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Self-Discovery of Unusual Growth
03:25 Considering a Second Opinion
09:06 "Princess Diana's Influence on Cold Caps"
11:23 Hair Perception and Dry Ice Delivery
15:52 Hospital Freezers: Aiding Neuropathy Treatment
17:00 Finding Humor in Cold Caps
22:59 "Embracing Limits and Early Detection"
24:01 Early Detection Saved My Life
29:25 "Caregiver Struggles and Attention"
32:07 Support Network Eases Transition
35:37 Proactive Help and Support
38:20 Overcoming Fear Through Understanding

No Pony Days: Finding Light in the Darkest Moment

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