Let's Talk About Your Breasts
Let's Talk About Your Breasts
Playlist by Let's Talk About Your BreastsThe 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.…392 clip(s) in playlist
When Corporate Care Meets Community Flair: Celanese’s Touch
What inspires a company's commitment to community support and engagement? Michael Bland, Capital Project Stewardship Leader at Celanese, illustrates how their proactive approach led them to The Rose, supporting its mission through donations and involvement. From providing much-needed chemo kits t…
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When Enough Is Enough: Emilee Whitehurst on Burnout and Beginning Again
A veteran nonprofit CEO and minister walks away from the top job to take a year‑long “power pause” for her health, her daughters, and her sanity. In this first conversation, Emilee Whitehurst traces her path from human biology and divinity school into community organizing, parish ministry, and lea…
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Uninsured but Not Alone: A Woman's Gratitude for The Rose
Judy Pareya is a breast cancer survivor and dedicated volunteer at The Rose. She joins Dorothy to share her powerful story, emphasizing the life-saving importance of early detection. Judy's experience underscores the vital role The Rose plays in providing care for uninsured women. Since survivin…
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More Than Mammograms: How Anna Turns Grants Into Lifesaving Care
A seasoned grant writer pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to fund an Indiana‑sized breast care service area with five pink mobile coaches and thousands of uninsured women. In this episode, Anna Caballero explains how she matches The Rose’s mission with state programs, foundations, and…
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Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor's Sweet Contribution to The Rose
Meet Sharon Cho, a two-time breast cancer survivor and head of the dessert table at The Rose’s Annual Shrimp Boil. Sharon has been a part of the Shrimp Boil since 1998, baking countless delectable treats like her bestselling pineapple upside-down cakes to raise money for Rose patients. During this…
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Boardrooms, Bedside, and Beyond: A Future OB‑GYN’s Journey With The Rose
A third‑year med student and Rice Board Fellow sits at the intersection of women’s health, community medicine, and nonprofit leadership. In this episode, Shivanki Juneja shares how her MD–MBA program and board service helped her understand healthcare finance and impact, why stories from postpartum…
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We Challenge You to Outbid THIS GUY at The Shrimp Boil
Pat McDavid, affectionately known as “Sunshine,” has supported The Rose for years. For close to ten years, Pat has attended our annual Shrimp Boil. And without fail, he gets the crowd going by raising his live auction paddle. As you listen to Pat’s story, you’ll learn that his commitment to givi…
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When Reimbursement Shrinks and Need Grows: A New CEO’s View From The Rose
A new CEO steps into The Rose and immediately confronts the realities behind 60,000 annual screenings: rural healthcare deserts, under‑reimbursed mammograms, and an aging but essential mobile fleet. During this conversation, COO Jessica Duckworth sits down with Angie Lane to talk about what surpri…
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Behind the Shrimp Boil: Stories of Grit, Gratitude, and Giving Back
Have you ever thought getting involved in a cause would mean so much more after a personal diagnosis? For some, it starts as volunteering or supporting loved ones. For others, it becomes a personal journey of survival, advocacy, and sharing information. - You’ll hear how quick action matters, even…
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Insured and Still Facing a $5,000 Biopsy Bill
Brandi manages the tennis pro shop at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy, the club behind Pretty in Pink, an annual golf and tennis fundraiser that raised $22,000 for The Rose in a single day. She had insurance, a routine mammogram, and no reason to expect a problem until her scan came back inconclus…
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