A film about breast cancer became personal before its release.

Producer Erin E. Mitchell joins Roxann Hayford to discuss Outriding the Devil and her own recent breast cancer diagnosis. She shares why she initially delayed having a lump checked, how the woman featured in her film became a source of strength, and what her first chemotherapy treatment taught her about asking questions, reporting symptoms, and accepting support.

Share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at therose.org.

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

Key Questions Answered

1. What story does Outriding the Devil tell, and how does it connect rodeo, breast cancer, and a return to competition?

2. What did Erin’s role as senior producer involve in bringing the film to audiences?

3. How did watching a young barrel racer at the Tucson Rodeo draw Erin into the sport?

4. Why did Erin initially delay getting a breast lump checked, and what finally prompted her to seek care?

5. How did having no family history and no previous mammograms influence her perception of breast cancer risk?

6. What diagnosis did Erin receive, and why did she choose to share her experience only six weeks into the journey?

7. How did the woman featured in her film become a source of encouragement and a “map” for facing treatment?

8. What surprised Erin about her first chemotherapy cycle and the connection between her medication and the film’s title?

9. How did family and friends provide practical support in ways she had not anticipated?

10. How did speaking up about symptoms, medication questions, and her family’s cardiac history influence her care?

A film about breast cancer became personal before its release.
Producer Erin E. Mitchell joins Roxann Hayford to discuss Outriding the Devil and her own recent breast cancer diagnosis. She shares why she initially delayed having a lump checked, how the woman featured in her film became a source of strength, and what her first chemotherapy treatment taught her about asking questions, reporting symptoms, and accepting support.
Share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</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. What story does Outriding the Devil tell, and how does it connect rodeo, breast cancer, and a return to competition?
2. What did Erin&rsquo;s role as senior producer involve in bringing the film to audiences?
3. How did watching a young barrel racer at the Tucson Rodeo draw Erin into the sport?
4. Why did Erin initially delay getting a breast lump checked, and what finally prompted her to seek care?
5. How did having no family history and no previous mammograms influence her perception of breast cancer risk?
6. What diagnosis did Erin receive, and why did she choose to share her experience only six weeks into the journey?
7. How did the woman featured in her film become a source of encouragement and a &ldquo;map&rdquo; for facing treatment?
8. What surprised Erin about her first chemotherapy cycle and the connection between her medication and the film&rsquo;s title?
9. How did family and friends provide practical support in ways she had not anticipated?
10. How did speaking up about symptoms, medication questions, and her family&rsquo;s cardiac history influence her care?

She Made a Film About Breast Cancer, Then Received Her Own Diagnosis

A small lump led to a life-changing diagnosis, but early action, excellent care, and a strong circle of support helped Nancy Meyer become a 25-year breast cancer survivor.

In this episode, Houston Chronicle President and Publisher Nancy Meyer joins The Rose CEO Angie Lane to share the personal story behind her public leadership. Nancy recalls hearing the words “breast cancer,” going through chemotherapy and radiation, and learning that no job, family obligation, or busy schedule should come before your health. She talks about screening, self-advocacy, compassion in the workplace, Houston’s generous spirit, and why every woman deserves access to early detection and treatment.

Share this episode with family and friends who need a reminder to put their health first. Consider making a donation at therose.org.

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

Key Questions Answered

1. What inspired Nancy Meyer’s lifelong career in newspapers and media leadership?

2. How did Nancy go from working in classified advertising to becoming president and publisher of the Houston Chronicle?

3. What brought Nancy to Houston, and why does she describe the city as a “big small town”?

4. How did Nancy discover the lump that eventually led to her breast cancer diagnosis?

5. Why did the request to see her doctor at 7:30 the next morning make Nancy realize the situation was serious?

6. What helped Nancy process the shock of a stage one breast cancer diagnosis and a six-month course of chemotherapy and radiation?

7. Why does Nancy encourage women to bring someone with them to appointments and ask questions about both immediate treatment and long-term decisions?

8. How did ongoing screening, genetic counseling, exercise, advocacy, and support from others become part of Nancy’s life after treatment?

9. What does Nancy want uninsured or underinsured women to know about asking for help and finding breast health care resources?

10. How did breast cancer shape Nancy’s leadership style, deepen her compassion, and influence the way she checks in on colleagues?

A small lump led to a life-changing diagnosis, but early action, excellent care, and a strong circle of support helped Nancy Meyer become a 25-year breast cancer survivor.
In this episode, Houston Chronicle President and Publisher Nancy Meyer joins The Rose CEO Angie Lane to share the personal story behind her public leadership. Nancy recalls hearing the words &ldquo;breast cancer,&rdquo; going through chemotherapy and radiation, and learning that no job, family obligation, or busy schedule should come before your health. She talks about screening, self-advocacy, compassion in the workplace, Houston&rsquo;s generous spirit, and why every woman deserves access to early detection and treatment.
Share this episode with family and friends who need a reminder to put their health first. Consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</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. What inspired Nancy Meyer&rsquo;s lifelong career in newspapers and media leadership?
2. How did Nancy go from working in classified advertising to becoming president and publisher of the Houston Chronicle?
3. What brought Nancy to Houston, and why does she describe the city as a &ldquo;big small town&rdquo;?
4. How did Nancy discover the lump that eventually led to her breast cancer diagnosis?
5. Why did the request to see her doctor at 7:30 the next morning make Nancy realize the situation was serious?
6. What helped Nancy process the shock of a stage one breast cancer diagnosis and a six-month course of chemotherapy and radiation?
7. Why does Nancy encourage women to bring someone with them to appointments and ask questions about both immediate treatment and long-term decisions?
8. How did ongoing screening, genetic counseling, exercise, advocacy, and support from others become part of Nancy&rsquo;s life after treatment?
9. What does Nancy want uninsured or underinsured women to know about asking for help and finding breast health care resources?
10. How did breast cancer shape Nancy&rsquo;s leadership style, deepen her compassion, and influence the way she checks in on colleagues?

From Diagnosis to Purpose: A Media Leader Reflects on Breast Cancer and Advocacy

*This episode originally aired on The Hairy Chin Podcast with Spencer Moore

Learn more about The Hairy Chin Podcast: https://thehairychin.substack.com/

Support The Rose: https://therose.org/

A mammogram takes about 10 minutes. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I talk with Angie Lane, CEO of The Rose in Houston, about everything it takes to get women to those 10 minutes, and what happens after.

With its Pink Fleet of mobile mammography units, The Rose finds 75 percent of the breast cancers it detects at stage zero or 1A.

The Rose has spent 40 years taking down the barriers to breast cancer screening. Its five mobile units travel across 45 Texas counties and park at places like schools, where a woman can be screened in about 10 minutes.

We also get into what happens after the mammogram: what a callback does and doesn’t mean, and how The Rose’s patient navigators guide women through diagnosis, treatment, and the scary question of cost.

I share my own early-stage diagnosis, found on my first mammogram, and we talk about why your past mammograms matter every time you’re screened.

*This episode originally aired on The Hairy Chin Podcast with Spencer Moore
Learn more about The Hairy Chin Podcast: https://thehairychin.substack.com/
Support The Rose: https://therose.org/
A mammogram takes about 10 minutes. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I talk with Angie Lane, CEO of The Rose in Houston, about everything it takes to get women to those 10 minutes, and what happens after.
With its Pink Fleet of mobile mammography units, The Rose finds 75 percent of the breast cancers it detects at stage zero or 1A.
The Rose has spent 40 years taking down the barriers to breast cancer screening. Its five mobile units travel across 45 Texas counties and park at places like schools, where a woman can be screened in about 10 minutes.
We also get into what happens after the mammogram: what a callback does and doesn&rsquo;t mean, and how The Rose&rsquo;s patient navigators guide women through diagnosis, treatment, and the scary question of cost.
I share my own early-stage diagnosis, found on my first mammogram, and we talk about why your past mammograms matter every time you&rsquo;re screened.

Mobile Mammograms: How The Rose Brings Breast Cancer Screening to Women, with CEO Angie Lane

Breast health gets less scary when you know what to expect.

In this episode, Dr. Raz breaks down breast health basics: when to start mammograms, what happens during a screening, why 3D mammography matters, and how dense breast tissue can affect both risk and imaging. He also explains the difference between a screening mammogram, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, and biopsy—plus what breast cancer stages actually mean.

Dr. Raz shares why early detection can mean less invasive treatment, a lower chance of recurrence, and more time living your life. He also looks ahead at how AI, risk models, blood-based testing, and personalized screening may help doctors better understand a woman’s individual breast cancer risk.

Share this episode with family and friends, especially anyone who has been putting off a mammogram. Consider making a donation at therose.org.

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

Key Questions Answered

1. What should women do at different ages to protect their breast health and understand their individual breast cancer risk?

2. Why should most women begin annual screening mammograms at age 40, and when might earlier screening be appropriate?

3. What symptoms—including lumps, skin changes, and bloody nipple discharge—should prompt a woman to contact her doctor or a breast center?

4. Will The Rose see women under 40, including teenagers and young adults with breast concerns?

5. What happens during a screening mammogram, and why does it involve four images and breast compression?

6. How does 3D mammography improve cancer detection and reduce false-positive findings compared with traditional 2D imaging?

7. What is the difference between a screening mammogram, a diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, callback, and biopsy?

8. Is mammogram radiation dangerous, and how does the exposure compare with normal background radiation or air travel?

9. What do stages zero through four mean in breast cancer, and why does finding cancer early often lead to less invasive treatment and lower recurrence risk?

10. What are dense breasts, how do they affect breast cancer risk and imaging, and how could AI and emerging blood-based tests help personalize future screening?

Breast health gets less scary when you know what to expect.
In this episode, Dr. Raz breaks down breast health basics: when to start mammograms, what happens during a screening, why 3D mammography matters, and how dense breast tissue can affect both risk and imaging. He also explains the difference between a screening mammogram, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, and biopsy&mdash;plus what breast cancer stages actually mean.
Dr. Raz shares why early detection can mean less invasive treatment, a lower chance of recurrence, and more time living your life. He also looks ahead at how AI, risk models, blood-based testing, and personalized screening may help doctors better understand a woman&rsquo;s individual breast cancer risk.
Share this episode with family and friends, especially anyone who has been putting off a mammogram. Consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</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. What should women do at different ages to protect their breast health and understand their individual breast cancer risk?
2. Why should most women begin annual screening mammograms at age 40, and when might earlier screening be appropriate?
3. What symptoms&mdash;including lumps, skin changes, and bloody nipple discharge&mdash;should prompt a woman to contact her doctor or a breast center?
4. Will The Rose see women under 40, including teenagers and young adults with breast concerns?
5. What happens during a screening mammogram, and why does it involve four images and breast compression?
6. How does 3D mammography improve cancer detection and reduce false-positive findings compared with traditional 2D imaging?
7. What is the difference between a screening mammogram, a diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, callback, and biopsy?
8. Is mammogram radiation dangerous, and how does the exposure compare with normal background radiation or air travel?
9. What do stages zero through four mean in breast cancer, and why does finding cancer early often lead to less invasive treatment and lower recurrence risk?
10. What are dense breasts, how do they affect breast cancer risk and imaging, and how could AI and emerging blood-based tests help personalize future screening?

Dr. Raz Breaks Down Breast Health: Screening, Risk, and Early Detection

A breast cancer diagnosis changes everything, but no one should have to face it alone.

In this episode, Southern Smoke Foundation Executive Director Lindsey Brown shares what it was like to receive a breast cancer diagnosis in the middle of the organization’s busiest season. Chef Chris Shepherd joins her to talk honestly about being the caregiver, showing up for every appointment, navigating uncertainty, and learning when to talk about cancer and when to focus on living.

Lindsey shares how regular mammograms and ultrasounds helped catch her cancer, what aggressive treatment looked like, and why the anticipation often felt worse than the treatment itself. Together, she and Chris talk about community support, a pink wig, a porch full of pumpkins, giant pink balloons, ringing the bell after chemotherapy, and the small rituals that helped them find joy along the way.

They also share how Southern Smoke Foundation supports food and beverage workers facing medical crises, including cancer, through emergency relief funding and access to mental health care.

Share this episode with the advocate, caregiver, survivor, or friend in your life. Consider making a donation at therose.org.

Learn more about the Southern Smoke Foundation (southernsmoke.org).

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

Key Questions Answered

1. What was it like for Lindsey to receive a breast cancer diagnosis just weeks before the Southern Smoke Festival?

2. How did regular mammograms and follow-up ultrasounds help detect Lindsey’s cancer early?

3. Why did Lindsey’s cancer require aggressive treatment even though it was detected early?

4. What did Chris do when he first learned about Lindsey’s diagnosis, and why was it important for him to be present at appointments?

5. How did Lindsey and Chris cope with the uncertainty of waiting for testing, pathology, treatment decisions, and a full care plan?

6. What was Lindsey’s chemotherapy treatment plan, and how did frozen mittens, booties, extra ice packs, and a good cooler help during treatment?

7. Why did Lindsey decide not to use cold capping, shave her head on her own terms, and wear a pink wig instead of trying to look like her pre-cancer self?

8. How did friends, family, neighbors, fellow survivors, and the MD Anderson team create a powerful support system throughout treatment?

9. What can caregivers, friends, and loved ones do to support someone facing cancer without making every conversation about cancer?

10. How does Southern Smoke Foundation support food and beverage workers facing medical emergencies, mental health challenges, and the financial impact of cancer?

A breast cancer diagnosis changes everything, but no one should have to face it alone.
In this episode, Southern Smoke Foundation Executive Director Lindsey Brown shares what it was like to receive a breast cancer diagnosis in the middle of the organization&rsquo;s busiest season. Chef Chris Shepherd joins her to talk honestly about being the caregiver, showing up for every appointment, navigating uncertainty, and learning when to talk about cancer and when to focus on living.
Lindsey shares how regular mammograms and ultrasounds helped catch her cancer, what aggressive treatment looked like, and why the anticipation often felt worse than the treatment itself. Together, she and Chris talk about community support, a pink wig, a porch full of pumpkins, giant pink balloons, ringing the bell after chemotherapy, and the small rituals that helped them find joy along the way.
They also share how Southern Smoke Foundation supports food and beverage workers facing medical crises, including cancer, through emergency relief funding and access to mental health care.
Share this episode with the advocate, caregiver, survivor, or friend in your life. Consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</a>.
Learn more about the Southern Smoke Foundation (<a href="http://southernsmoke.org">southernsmoke.org</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. What was it like for Lindsey to receive a breast cancer diagnosis just weeks before the Southern Smoke Festival?
2. How did regular mammograms and follow-up ultrasounds help detect Lindsey&rsquo;s cancer early?
3. Why did Lindsey&rsquo;s cancer require aggressive treatment even though it was detected early?
4. What did Chris do when he first learned about Lindsey&rsquo;s diagnosis, and why was it important for him to be present at appointments?
5. How did Lindsey and Chris cope with the uncertainty of waiting for testing, pathology, treatment decisions, and a full care plan?
6. What was Lindsey&rsquo;s chemotherapy treatment plan, and how did frozen mittens, booties, extra ice packs, and a good cooler help during treatment?
7. Why did Lindsey decide not to use cold capping, shave her head on her own terms, and wear a pink wig instead of trying to look like her pre-cancer self?
8. How did friends, family, neighbors, fellow survivors, and the MD Anderson team create a powerful support system throughout treatment?
9. What can caregivers, friends, and loved ones do to support someone facing cancer without making every conversation about cancer?
10. How does Southern Smoke Foundation support food and beverage workers facing medical emergencies, mental health challenges, and the financial impact of cancer?

Early Detection, Big Love: A Breast Cancer Journey With Southern Smoke Foundation

A high school self-exam changed Montsy Duron’s life before she even knew what one was supposed to feel like.

In this episode, Montsy shares how a brochure from The Rose led her to find a lump at 18, why repeated tumors led to a mastectomy and reconstruction at 21, and how surviving a health crisis gave her the strength to finish college, become a first-generation graduate, lead an HR team, and become a mother. She talks honestly about fear, recovery, family, faith, and the message she wants every young woman to hear: know your body, trust your instincts, ask for help, and remember that you can do hard things.

Share this episode with family and friends, especially the young women in your life. Consider making a donation at therose.org.

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 a self-exam brochure from The Rose help Montsy find a lump when she was only 18 years old?

2. Why did Montsy and her mother come to The Rose for help after discovering they did not have health insurance?

3. What were the recurring breast tumors Montsy experienced, and why did they require multiple lumpectomies?

4. Why did Montsy decide to have a mastectomy at 21 after her tumors kept returning?

5. What was the reconstruction process like while Montsy was attending college, working, and recovering from surgery?

6. Who supported Montsy through treatment, recovery, and the fear of facing a serious health issue at such a young age?

7. How did surviving breast tumors motivate Montsy to become the first person in her family to graduate from college?

8. Why did Montsy choose a career in human resources and education, working with Title I schools and underserved students?

9. How did Montsy’s unexpected meeting with Dorothy Gibbons bring her breast health journey full circle?

10. What does Montsy want young women to know about self-exams, early detection, trusting their instincts, and asking for help?

A high school self-exam changed Montsy Duron&rsquo;s life before she even knew what one was supposed to feel like.
In this episode, Montsy shares how a brochure from The Rose led her to find a lump at 18, why repeated tumors led to a mastectomy and reconstruction at 21, and how surviving a health crisis gave her the strength to finish college, become a first-generation graduate, lead an HR team, and become a mother. She talks honestly about fear, recovery, family, faith, and the message she wants every young woman to hear: know your body, trust your instincts, ask for help, and remember that you can do hard things.
Share this episode with family and friends, especially the young women in your life. Consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</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 a self-exam brochure from The Rose help Montsy find a lump when she was only 18 years old?
2. Why did Montsy and her mother come to The Rose for help after discovering they did not have health insurance?
3. What were the recurring breast tumors Montsy experienced, and why did they require multiple lumpectomies?
4. Why did Montsy decide to have a mastectomy at 21 after her tumors kept returning?
5. What was the reconstruction process like while Montsy was attending college, working, and recovering from surgery?
6. Who supported Montsy through treatment, recovery, and the fear of facing a serious health issue at such a young age?
7. How did surviving breast tumors motivate Montsy to become the first person in her family to graduate from college?
8. Why did Montsy choose a career in human resources and education, working with Title I schools and underserved students?
9. How did Montsy&rsquo;s unexpected meeting with Dorothy Gibbons bring her breast health journey full circle?
10. What does Montsy want young women to know about self-exams, early detection, trusting their instincts, and asking for help?

Finding a Lump at 18 and Building a Life Beyond Breast Cancer

Pink shows up everywhere in October, but at The Rose, it means more than awareness. It means mammograms, patient navigation, gas cards, and care for women who might otherwise go without.

In this episode, The Rose CEO Angie Lane talks with fundraising manager Shannon McNair about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the community partners who make the mission possible. They highlight Nice Winery’s Rosé, Serve Up a Cure, Little Woodrow’s Pink Parties, Alief ISD, Rudy’s Pink Cups, Tacos A Go Go, and the individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and fitness groups who raise money all year long.

Shannon explains why every gift matters, from a few dollars to a major fundraiser, and why unrestricted community support helps The Rose respond when a woman needs a mammogram, help getting to treatment, or patient navigation.

Share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at therose.org.

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

Key Questions Answered

1. Why is October such a busy and important month for The Rose?

2. Why do more women schedule mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month than during any other month?

3. How does Nice Winery’s Rosé campaign support breast health care at The Rose?

4. What is Serve Up a Cure, and how has its 25-year tennis tournament helped fund more than 5,000 mammograms?

5. How are Little Woodrow’s locations across Texas using Pink Parties, raffles, T-shirts, and hats to support The Rose?

6. How do Alief ISD, Rudy’s Bar-B-Q, Tacos A Go Go, Galveston partners, and other local businesses help women access breast health care?

7. Can an individual, school, church, gym, workplace, or hobby group host a fundraiser for The Rose?

8. Why are unrestricted donations so important for women who need mammograms, patient navigation, gas cards, or support getting to treatment?

9. How can shoppers make sure a pink-ribbon purchase is actually supporting a breast cancer organization?

10. How can listeners support The Rose throughout the year, even outside Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Pink shows up everywhere in October, but at The Rose, it means more than awareness. It means mammograms, patient navigation, gas cards, and care for women who might otherwise go without.
In this episode, The Rose CEO Angie Lane talks with fundraising manager Shannon McNair about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the community partners who make the mission possible. They highlight Nice Winery&rsquo;s Ros&eacute;, Serve Up a Cure, Little Woodrow&rsquo;s Pink Parties, Alief ISD, Rudy&rsquo;s Pink Cups, Tacos A Go Go, and the individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and fitness groups who raise money all year long.
Shannon explains why every gift matters, from a few dollars to a major fundraiser, and why unrestricted community support helps The Rose respond when a woman needs a mammogram, help getting to treatment, or patient navigation.
Share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org">therose.org</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. Why is October such a busy and important month for The Rose?
2. Why do more women schedule mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month than during any other month?
3. How does Nice Winery&rsquo;s Ros&eacute; campaign support breast health care at The Rose?
4. What is Serve Up a Cure, and how has its 25-year tennis tournament helped fund more than 5,000 mammograms?
5. How are Little Woodrow&rsquo;s locations across Texas using Pink Parties, raffles, T-shirts, and hats to support The Rose?
6. How do Alief ISD, Rudy&rsquo;s Bar-B-Q, Tacos A Go Go, Galveston partners, and other local businesses help women access breast health care?
7. Can an individual, school, church, gym, workplace, or hobby group host a fundraiser for The Rose?
8. Why are unrestricted donations so important for women who need mammograms, patient navigation, gas cards, or support getting to treatment?
9. How can shoppers make sure a pink-ribbon purchase is actually supporting a breast cancer organization?
10. How can listeners support The Rose throughout the year, even outside Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Your Pink Purchase Can Help a Woman Get Care: A Breast Cancer Awareness Month Guide

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

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.

How One Woman Survived Breast Cancer One Year Postpartum During the Pandemic

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

En este episodio, hablamos con Maribel, sobreviviente de cáncer de mama diagnosticada en The Rose. Maribel comparte cómo el cáncer de su hermana menor fue una señal de alerta que la motivó a realizarse una mamografía sin seguro médico. Gracias a la ayuda de The Rose, pudo recibir un diagnóstico a tiempo, lo que fue crucial para su tratamiento.

Maribel nos cuenta sobre los desafíos emocionales, la pérdida de cabello, y su decisión de someterse a una mastectomía, destacando el apoyo de su familia y la transformación que vivió. Hoy, nos deja un mensaje de esperanza y nos recuerda la importancia de la prevención, especialmente para las mujeres latinas.

Escucha este episodio y conoce la historia de Maribel, una inspiración para tomar acción con su salud.

Preguntas clave respondidas en el episodio:
¿Cómo descubrió Maribel que tenía cáncer de mama y cuál fue el papel de The Rose en su diagnóstico?
¿Qué papel jugó el cáncer de su hermana en su decisión de realizarse la mamografía a pesar de no tener seguro médico?
¿Cuáles fueron los mayores desafíos emocionales y físicos durante el tratamiento, incluyendo la pérdida de cabello y la mastectomía?
¿Cómo impactó el diagnóstico de cáncer en la relación de Maribel con sus hijos y esposo?
¿Cómo se transformó Maribel a través de su experiencia con el cancer?
¿Cuál es su mensaje para otras mujeres latinas que aún no se hacen sus chequeos?

En este episodio, hablamos con Maribel, sobreviviente de cáncer de mama diagnosticada en The Rose. Maribel comparte cómo el cáncer de su hermana menor fue una señal de alerta que la motivó a realizarse una mamografía sin seguro médico. Gracias a la ayuda de The Rose, pudo recibir un diagnóstico a tiempo, lo que fue crucial para su tratamiento.
Maribel nos cuenta sobre los desafíos emocionales, la pérdida de cabello, y su decisión de someterse a una mastectomía, destacando el apoyo de su familia y la transformación que vivió. Hoy, nos deja un mensaje de esperanza y nos recuerda la importancia de la prevención, especialmente para las mujeres latinas.
Escucha este episodio y conoce la historia de Maribel, una inspiración para tomar acción con su salud.
Preguntas clave respondidas en el episodio:
<ul>
<li>¿Cómo descubrió Maribel que tenía cáncer de mama y cuál fue el papel de The Rose en su diagnóstico?</li>
<li>¿Qué papel jugó el cáncer de su hermana en su decisión de realizarse la mamografía a pesar de no tener seguro médico?</li>
<li>¿Cuáles fueron los mayores desafíos emocionales y físicos durante el tratamiento, incluyendo la pérdida de cabello y la mastectomía?</li>
<li>¿Cómo impactó el diagnóstico de cáncer en la relación de Maribel con sus hijos y esposo?</li>
<li>¿Cómo se transformó Maribel a través de su experiencia con el cancer?</li>
<li>¿Cuál es su mensaje para otras mujeres latinas que aún no se hacen sus chequeos?</li>
</ul>

Más Allá del Miedo: Cómo El Cáncer de Mama Transformó a Maribel

En este episodio, conversamos con la Dra. Cotes, radióloga experta en salud mamaria, para aclarar muchos de los mitos y preocupaciones comunes que existen sobre la mamografía. Desde la temida radiación hasta los diferentes tipos de exámenes disponibles, la Dra. Cotes nos explica de manera sencilla cómo la mamografía es una herramienta segura y crucial para detectar el cáncer de mama en etapas tempranas. Además, hablamos sobre el impacto de la densidad mamaria y la importancia de los exámenes anuales, así como las últimas innovaciones tecnológicas, como la resonancia magnética y los ultrasonidos, que ayudan a mejorar los diagnósticos. Si tiene duda sobre su salud mamaria o la mamografía, este episodio es para usted.

En este episodio, conversamos con la Dra. Cotes, radi&oacute;loga experta en salud mamaria, para aclarar muchos de los mitos y preocupaciones comunes que existen sobre la mamograf&iacute;a. Desde la temida radiaci&oacute;n hasta los diferentes tipos de ex&aacute;menes disponibles, la Dra. Cotes nos explica de manera sencilla c&oacute;mo la mamograf&iacute;a es una herramienta segura y crucial para detectar el c&aacute;ncer de mama en etapas tempranas. Adem&aacute;s, hablamos sobre el impacto de la densidad mamaria y la importancia de los ex&aacute;menes anuales, as&iacute; como las &uacute;ltimas innovaciones tecnol&oacute;gicas, como la resonancia magn&eacute;tica y los ultrasonidos, que ayudan a mejorar los diagn&oacute;sticos. Si tiene duda sobre su salud mamaria o la mamograf&iacute;a, este episodio es para usted.

El miedo a la mamografía: Lo que necesitas saber para estar tranquila

En este episodio, la Dra. Cotes, profesora asistente y jefa de la división de imágenes mamarias en UT Health en Houston, comparte su inspiradora historia, desde su Colombia natal hasta convertirse en una destacada radióloga mamaria en los EE.UU., su misión de servir a la comunidad hispana y su transición de The Rose a UT Health.

En este episodio, la Dra. Cotes, profesora asistente y jefa de la divisi&oacute;n de im&aacute;genes mamarias en UT Health en Houston, comparte su inspiradora historia, desde su Colombia natal hasta convertirse en una destacada radi&oacute;loga mamaria en los EE.UU., su misi&oacute;n de servir a la comunidad hispana y su transici&oacute;n de The Rose a UT Health.

De Colombia a Houston: La Historia Personal que Impulsó la Carrera de la Radióloga Cotes

¿Qué es exactamente una mamografía? ¿Duele? ¿Qué pasa cuando llegas? Kathia nos explica el proceso, rompe mitos y comparte por qué muchas mujeres latinas dudan en llamar. Si alguna vez lo ha pospuesto por miedo o falta de información, este episodio es para usted.

&iquest;Qu&eacute; es exactamente una mamograf&iacute;a? &iquest;Duele? &iquest;Qu&eacute; pasa cuando llegas? Kathia nos explica el proceso, rompe mitos y comparte por qu&eacute; muchas mujeres latinas dudan en llamar. Si alguna vez lo ha pospuesto por miedo o falta de informaci&oacute;n, este episodio es para usted.

Sin miedo a llamar: lo que debe saber antes de su mamografía

En este episodio, el Dr. Fernando Angarita conversa con las mujeres de la comunidad hispanohablante sobre el cáncer de mama, desmitificando creencias comunes y resaltando la importancia de la detección temprana. Con un mensaje claro y esperanzador, explica cómo los avances médicos y el tamizaje adecuado pueden marcar la diferencia y salvar vidas. Un episodio informativo y motivador que invita a cuidar la salud y tomar acción a tiempo.

En este episodio, el Dr. Fernando Angarita conversa con las mujeres de la comunidad hispanohablante sobre el c&aacute;ncer de&nbsp;mama, desmitificando creencias comunes y resaltando la importancia de la detecci&oacute;n temprana. Con un mensaje claro y esperanzador, explica c&oacute;mo los avances m&eacute;dicos y el tamizaje adecuado pueden marcar la diferencia y salvar vidas. Un episodio informativo y motivador que invita a cuidar la salud y tomar acci&oacute;n a tiempo.

Su Salud Importa: Hablando Claro Sobre el Cáncer de Mama

En este episodio, Blanca comparte su conmovedora historia de cómo descubrió que tenía cáncer de mama, su temor inicial en compartir la situación con su familia, y su eventual diagnóstico y tratamiento. A lo largo de su viaje, habla sobre el apoyo incondicional de sus hijas y nietos, la dificultad que enfrentó al recibir quimioterapia, y la importancia de no dejar pasar los chequeos médicos. Blanca enfatiza el valor de la fe, la familia y el acceso a clínicas solidarias como The Rose, que ofrecen tratamientos a personas sin seguro. Su relato no solo motiva, sino que también educa sobre la importancia de la detección temprana y el cuidado personal.

Preguntas clave respondidas en el episodio:
¿Cómo y cuándo se dio cuenta de que tenía una bolita en el seno, y por qué tardó en buscar ayuda médica?
¿Qué papel jugó su familia en todo el proceso, desde el diagnóstico hasta el tratamiento?
¿Qué le permitió superar los momentos más difíciles del tratamiento, incluyendo la quimioterapia y la cirugía?
¿Qué mensaje desea compartir con otras mujeres y hombres de la comunidad hispana sobre la importancia de la detección temprana y el cuidado personal?
¿Cómo cambió su perspectiva sobre la vida después de superar el cáncer y qué desea para el futuro?

En este episodio, Blanca comparte su conmovedora historia de c&oacute;mo descubri&oacute; que ten&iacute;a c&aacute;ncer de mama, su temor inicial en compartir la situaci&oacute;n con su familia, y su eventual diagn&oacute;stico y tratamiento. A lo largo de su viaje, habla sobre el apoyo incondicional de sus hijas y nietos, la dificultad que enfrent&oacute; al recibir quimioterapia, y la importancia de no dejar pasar los chequeos m&eacute;dicos. Blanca enfatiza el valor de la fe, la familia y el acceso a cl&iacute;nicas solidarias como The Rose, que ofrecen tratamientos a personas sin seguro. Su relato no solo motiva, sino que tambi&eacute;n educa sobre la importancia de la detecci&oacute;n temprana y el cuidado personal.
Preguntas clave respondidas en el episodio:
<ol>
<li>&iquest;C&oacute;mo y cu&aacute;ndo se dio cuenta de que ten&iacute;a una bolita en el seno, y por qu&eacute; tard&oacute; en buscar ayuda m&eacute;dica?</li>
<li>&iquest;Qu&eacute; papel jug&oacute; su familia en todo el proceso, desde el diagn&oacute;stico hasta el tratamiento?</li>
<li>&iquest;Qu&eacute; le permiti&oacute; superar los momentos m&aacute;s dif&iacute;ciles del tratamiento, incluyendo la quimioterapia y la cirug&iacute;a?</li>
<li>&iquest;Qu&eacute; mensaje desea compartir con otras mujeres y hombres de la comunidad hispana sobre la importancia de la detecci&oacute;n temprana y el cuidado personal?</li>
<li>&iquest;C&oacute;mo cambi&oacute; su perspectiva sobre la vida despu&eacute;s de superar el c&aacute;ncer y qu&eacute; desea para el futuro?</li>
</ol>

La Historia de Blanca y el Cáncer de Mama

Parte 2: Del Temor a la Victoria contra el Cáncer de Mama a los 40

Parte 1: Del Temor a la Victoria contra el Cáncer de Mama a los 40

Continuando desde la primera parte de esta conversación, este episodio muestra cómo una comunidad unida puede cambiar el destino de muchas mujeres con cáncer de mama. Desde regalos, pelucas, gasolina y sobre todo… apoyo humano, escuchará cómo The Rose transforma miedo en esperanza desde el primer día de diagnóstico.

Continuando desde la primera parte de esta conversaci&oacute;n, este episodio muestra c&oacute;mo una comunidad unida puede cambiar el destino de muchas mujeres con c&aacute;ncer de mama. Desde regalos, pelucas, gasolina y sobre todo&hellip; apoyo humano, escuchar&aacute; c&oacute;mo The Rose transforma miedo en esperanza desde el primer d&iacute;a de diagn&oacute;stico.

La Luz en el Laberinto: Navegadora que Transforma el Camino del Cáncer (Parte 2)

¿Qué pasa después del diagnóstico? Elizabeth nos cuenta cómo su rol de navegadora de pacientes cambia vidas, brindando no solo recursos médicos, sino también esperanza, comunidad y contención emocional. Desde el diagnóstico hasta la recuperación, ella se convierte en guía, consejera y ángel para quienes enfrentan una de las luchas más difíciles de su vida.

&iquest;Qu&eacute; pasa despu&eacute;s del diagn&oacute;stico?&nbsp;Elizabeth&nbsp;nos cuenta c&oacute;mo su rol de navegadora de pacientes cambia vidas, brindando no solo recursos m&eacute;dicos, sino tambi&eacute;n esperanza, comunidad y contenci&oacute;n emocional. Desde el diagn&oacute;stico hasta la recuperaci&oacute;n, ella se convierte en gu&iacute;a, consejera y &aacute;ngel para quienes enfrentan una de las luchas m&aacute;s dif&iacute;ciles de su vida.

La Luz en el Laberinto: Navegadora que Transforma el Camino del Cáncer (Parte 1)

The Rose un Centro de Excelencia en Salud Mamamaria, presenta Hablemos de Nuestros Senos, con Elda Gavidia.

Cada semana, Elda conduce conversaciones sinceras con una variedad de personas en la comunidad del cáncer de mama. Desde médicos y empleados hasta donantes e individuos que influyen en las políticas, aprenderás todo lo que hay que saber sobre la enfermedad que afecta a tantas mujeres en nuestra comunidad.

<a href="https://therose.org">The Rose</a> un Centro de Excelencia en Salud Mamamaria, presenta Hablemos de Nuestros Senos, con Elda Gavidia.
Cada semana, Elda conduce conversaciones sinceras con una variedad de personas en la comunidad del cáncer de mama. Desde médicos y empleados hasta donantes e individuos que influyen en las políticas, aprenderás todo lo que hay que saber sobre la enfermedad que afecta a tantas mujeres en nuestra comunidad.

Hablemos de Nuestros Senos

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

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