Aeliya Jaffar’s story is both harrowing and inspiring.

She’s a former pharmacist who was diagnosed with breast cancer one year postpartum  during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As if that’s not enough heartache, her paternal grandmother passed away.

During this episode, Aeliya gets candid about her struggles, her triumphs, and she shares her story with an unflinching attitude of strength and heroism with a touch of humor.

Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at therose.org. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.

Aeliya Jaffar’s story is both harrowing and inspiring.
She’s a former pharmacist who was diagnosed with breast cancer one year postpartum  during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As if that’s not enough heartache, her paternal grandmother passed away.
During this episode, Aeliya gets candid about her struggles, her triumphs, and she shares her story with an unflinching attitude of strength and heroism with a touch of humor.
Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at <a href="https://therose.org/">therose.org</a>. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.

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 One Woman Survived Breast Cancer One Year Postpartum During the Pandemic

In this episode, Chantel Williams shares her background as a military brat and transition from logistics to finance. 

Chantel's involvement with the Junior League of Houston is a testament to her commitment to community service. As the outside board representative for The Rose, she offers a unique perspective, highlighting the invaluable opportunity for Junior League members to serve on nonprofit boards and make a tangible impact.

With raw honesty, Chantel opens up about her personal experience with breast cancer, underscoring the importance of advocating for oneself.

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 

1.) In what ways does moving around as a military brat and experiencing different cultures shape her perspective and adaptability?

2.) How does being involved in organizations like the Junior League provide leadership skills and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community?

3.) Why is it important to advocate for oneself in healthcare is crucial, especially when it comes to early detection and prevention of diseases like breast cancer.

4.) How did Chantel’s role in the Junior League inspire her work with The Rose

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Background and Moving Around

02:04 Career Path and Starting AFP Group

07:30 Joining the Junior League of Houston

09:21 Being the Outside Board Representative for The Rose

13:36 Personal Experience with Breast Cancer

24:17 Impact of Junior League Membership

26:48 Learning from The Rose

31:36 Importance of Junior League and The Rose

In this episode, Chantel Williams shares her background as a military brat and transition from logistics to finance.&nbsp;
Chantel's involvement with the Junior League of Houston is a testament to her commitment to community service. As the outside board representative for The Rose, she offers a unique perspective, highlighting the invaluable opportunity for Junior League members to serve on nonprofit boards and make a tangible impact.
With raw honesty, Chantel opens up about her personal experience with breast cancer, underscoring the importance of advocating for oneself.
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&nbsp;
1.) In what ways does moving around as a military brat and experiencing different cultures shape her perspective and adaptability?
2.) How does being involved in organizations like the Junior League provide leadership skills and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community?
3.) Why is it important to advocate for oneself in healthcare is crucial, especially when it comes to early detection and prevention of diseases like breast cancer.
4.) How did Chantel&rsquo;s role in the Junior League inspire her work with The Rose
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Background and Moving Around
02:04 Career Path and Starting AFP Group
07:30 Joining the Junior League of Houston
09:21 Being the Outside Board Representative for The Rose
13:36 Personal Experience with Breast Cancer
24:17 Impact of Junior League Membership
26:48 Learning from The Rose
31:36 Importance of Junior League and The Rose

How She Became Her Own Best Advocate

For Miroslava De Leon, finding purpose proved to be impossible as a supply chain analyst. So she left Corporate America and became a paramedical tattoo artist.

After pushback from her inner circle, she persevered and has now helped countless women look and feel their best with 3D areola tattoos through her business Conceal Touch.

During this episode, Dorothy and Miroslava discuss her career switch, what paramedical tattooing is, and the unique way she helps breast cancer survivors.

Go to Miroslava’s website to learn more about her work.

Support The Rose HERE.

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

For Miroslava De Leon, finding purpose proved to be impossible as a supply chain analyst. So she left Corporate America and became a paramedical tattoo artist.
After pushback from her inner circle, she persevered and has now helped countless women look and feel their best with 3D areola tattoos through her business <a href="https://www.concealtouch.com">Conceal Touch</a>.
During this episode, Dorothy and Miroslava discuss her career switch, what paramedical tattooing is, and the unique way she helps breast cancer survivors.
Go to Miroslava&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.concealtouch.com">website</a> to learn more about her work.
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>.

She Helps Restore Breast Cancer Survivors’ Confidence, One Areola Tattoo at a Time

An itch, a small lump, and a thirty four year old mom who refused to ignore what her hand felt.

Amber Gonzalez shares how a pea sized lump led to a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis, aggressive chemo, surgery, and hard decisions about what to tell her children. From cold caps and hats to long days at Texas Oncology with her mother at her side, Amber shows what early action, self exams, and strong support can mean for young women facing breast cancer.

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

1. How did Amber first notice her breast lump and decide to call her doctor?
2. What steps led from a well woman visit to mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and diagnosis?
3. What does triple negative breast cancer, stage two, grade three, mean in practical terms for treatment planning?
4. How did Amber’s treatment at Texas Oncology unfold, including Taxol, Carbo, and Red Devil chemo?
5. What role did the cold cap and hats play in helping her maintain a more normal appearance for her children?
6. How did she balance extreme fatigue, long chemo days, and parenting responsibilities?
7. What did Amber choose to share and not share with her younger children about her diagnosis?
8. How did her mother support her practically and emotionally through treatment?
9. Why does Amber emphasize monthly self exams and being in tune with any changes in your breasts?
10. How can friends and caregivers show up for someone in breast cancer treatment, according to Amber’s experience?

An itch, a small lump, and a thirty four year old mom who refused to ignore what her hand felt.
Amber Gonzalez shares how a pea sized lump led to a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis, aggressive chemo, surgery, and hard decisions about what to tell her children. From cold caps and hats to long days at Texas Oncology with her mother at her side, Amber shows what early action, self exams, and strong support can mean for young women facing breast 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>.
Key Questions Answered
1. How did Amber first notice her breast lump and decide to call her doctor? 2. What steps led from a well woman visit to mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and diagnosis? 3. What does triple negative breast cancer, stage two, grade three, mean in practical terms for treatment planning? 4. How did Amber&rsquo;s treatment at Texas Oncology unfold, including Taxol, Carbo, and Red Devil chemo? 5. What role did the cold cap and hats play in helping her maintain a more normal appearance for her children? 6. How did she balance extreme fatigue, long chemo days, and parenting responsibilities? 7. What did Amber choose to share and not share with her younger children about her diagnosis? 8. How did her mother support her practically and emotionally through treatment? 9. Why does Amber emphasize monthly self exams and being in tune with any changes in your breasts? 10. How can friends and caregivers show up for someone in breast cancer treatment, according to Amber&rsquo;s experience?

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