Why is support from friends crucial during a cancer battle?

Russanne Kelly shares her breast cancer journey from 22 years ago. She faced divorce, moves, and family challenges during treatment. Insurance and friends were vital. Russanne transitioned to nonprofit work and received support from coworkers. She now gives back to others.

Please share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at therose.org. It could save the life of an uninsured woman.

Key Questions Answered

1.) What major life challenges did Russanne Kelly face during her year of cancer treatment?

2.) How did Russanne’s personal situation (marriage) impact her experience with cancer?

3.) What kind of support did Russanne receive from her workplace when she got her diagnosis?

4.) What was significant about the support Russanne received from The Rose?

5.) How did Russanne cope with moving out of a toxic environment during treatment?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Facing a Difficult Path of Treatment

05:09 The Importance of Second Opinions

09:43 The Support of Friends and Community

11:40 The Financial Challenges of Breast Cancer

Why is support from friends crucial during a cancer battle?
Russanne Kelly shares her breast cancer journey from 22 years ago. She faced divorce, moves, and family challenges during treatment. Insurance and friends were vital. Russanne transitioned to nonprofit work and received support from coworkers. She now gives back to others.
Please share this episode with family and friends, and consider making a donation at <a href="https://therose.org">therose.org</a>. It could save the life of an uninsured woman.
Key Questions Answered
1.) What major life challenges did Russanne Kelly face during her year of cancer treatment?
2.) How did Russanne’s personal situation (marriage) impact her experience with cancer?
3.) What kind of support did Russanne receive from her workplace when she got her diagnosis?
4.) What was significant about the support Russanne received from The Rose?
5.) How did Russanne cope with moving out of a toxic environment during treatment?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Facing a Difficult Path of Treatment
05:09 The Importance of Second Opinions
09:43 The Support of Friends and Community
11:40 The Financial Challenges of Breast Cancer

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.