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

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…

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

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 sto…

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

*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 Th…

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

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 differenc…

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

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 jo…

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

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…

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

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 Awar…

How She Became Her Own Best Advocate

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…

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

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 th…

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

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 stru…