Death isn’t an easy thing to talk about, but Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez has made it her life work.

Funeral Director and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History, she shares what happens when someone dies and how important the right type of service can be to loved ones. During her service to our country, she’s handled fallen soldiers, caring for them in ways that will touch your heart.

During this episode, you’ll learn about her early obsession with death and how it shaped her life, and how her sister’s breast cancer journey inspired her to take initiative in being her own advocate.

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Learn more about The National Museum of Funeral History HERE.

Key Questions Answered

1. How did breast cancer first impact Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez’s family?

2. Can young women get breast cancer, and how often are their concerns dismissed?

3. How did Genevieve’s sister respond after finally being diagnosed with breast cancer?

4. Was there a genetic or hormonal factor linked to the cancers in Genevieve’s family?

5. What other cancer experiences did Genevieve’s family face?

6. How did Genevieve advocate for her own breast health given her family history?

7. What was Genevieve’s experience as a female veteran seeking breast screening?

8. How did Genevieve’s professional work with death and end-of-life care connect to her family’s experiences

9. Are families ever truly prepared for death, even those with professional experience?

10. What is the significance of funerals and memorials for those left behind?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Too Young for Breast Cancer?

05:01 Battling Breast and Thyroid Cancer

08:45 Proactive Health Measures for Veterans

12:01 Evolving Women's Clinic at VA

14:44 Curiosity About Death's Visibility

17:02 Misconceptions of Funeral Directors

20:40 Emotional Reunion Moment

25:06 Foresight and Hope Amidst Loss

26:20 Reflections on Death and Fear

29:53 Purpose and Importance of Funerals

34:12 Exhibit Reconnects Siblings Through Art

Death isn&rsquo;t an easy thing to talk about, but Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez has made it her life work.
Funeral Director and CEO of the <a href="https://nmfh.org/">National Museum of Funeral History</a>, she shares what happens when someone dies and how important the right type of service can be to loved ones. During her service to our country, she&rsquo;s handled fallen soldiers, caring for them in ways that will touch your heart. During this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn about her early obsession with death and how it&nbsp;shaped her life, and how her&nbsp;sister&rsquo;s breast cancer journey inspired her to take initiative in being her own advocate.
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Learn more about The National Museum of Funeral History <a href="https://nmfh.org/the-museum/">HERE</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1. How did breast cancer first impact Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez&rsquo;s family?
2. Can young women get breast cancer, and how often are their concerns dismissed?
3. How did Genevieve&rsquo;s sister respond after finally being diagnosed with breast cancer?
4. Was there a genetic or hormonal factor linked to the cancers in Genevieve&rsquo;s family?
5. What other cancer experiences did Genevieve&rsquo;s family face?
6. How did Genevieve advocate for her own breast health given her family history?
7. What was Genevieve&rsquo;s experience as a female veteran seeking breast screening?
8. How did Genevieve&rsquo;s professional work with death and end-of-life care connect to her family&rsquo;s experiences
9. Are families ever truly prepared for death, even those with professional experience?
10. What is the significance of funerals and memorials for those left behind?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Too Young for Breast Cancer?
05:01 Battling Breast and Thyroid Cancer
08:45 Proactive Health Measures for Veterans
12:01 Evolving Women's Clinic at VA
14:44 Curiosity About Death's Visibility
17:02 Misconceptions of Funeral Directors
20:40 Emotional Reunion Moment
25:06 Foresight and Hope Amidst Loss
26:20 Reflections on Death and Fear
29:53 Purpose and Importance of Funerals
34:12 Exhibit Reconnects Siblings Through Art

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.