After practicing law for 18 years, Bill Boyce served as a justice on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston for 11 years. Bill has argued more than 60 cases in appellate courts throughout Texas and across the country, including the United States Supreme Court.

Bill knows the law. When his wife Maria was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer, he soon had a crash course in medicine and what treatment means when dealing with cancer. Once through that initial time of Maria’s diagnosis, Bill knew that she was in the hands of the best of the best—that he says, was one reason he felt so confident about her beating this disease.

He had also seen her feistiness and determination. As they waded into a different type of battle, their mutual support and their individual times of refocusing gave them a new appreciation of what good health means in life.

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.) When did Bill know something was amiss with his wife Maria?

2.) Did Bill comfort Maria or did she comfort him?

3.) How did Bill Boyce inform his work colleagues about Maria's diagnosis?

4.) How did friends support Bill and Maria during this time?

5.) What future plans do Bill and Maria have following her treatment?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Routine mammogram found unexpected and concerning results.

06:48 Informed colleagues about absence for medical reasons.

07:38 Lawyers face problems straightforwardly and decisively.

13:11 Maria's cancer treatment journey and surgery.

15:14 Creating a comforting home for those in need.

17:39 Challenging treatment, but gradually regained strength.

After practicing law for 18 years, Bill Boyce served as a justice on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston for 11 years. Bill has argued more than 60 cases in appellate courts throughout Texas and across the country, including the United States Supreme Court.
Bill knows the law. When his wife Maria was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer, he soon had a crash course in medicine and what treatment means when dealing with cancer. Once through that initial time of Maria’s diagnosis, Bill knew that she was in the hands of the best of the best—that he says, was one reason he felt so confident about her beating this disease.
He had also seen her feistiness and determination. As they waded into a different type of battle, their mutual support and their individual times of refocusing gave them a new appreciation of what good health means in life.
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.) When did Bill know something was amiss with his wife Maria?
2.) Did Bill comfort Maria or did she comfort him?
3.) How did Bill Boyce inform his work colleagues about Maria's diagnosis?
4.) How did friends support Bill and Maria during this time?
5.) What future plans do Bill and Maria have following her treatment?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Routine mammogram found unexpected and concerning results.
06:48 Informed colleagues about absence for medical reasons.
07:38 Lawyers face problems straightforwardly and decisively.
13:11 Maria's cancer treatment journey and surgery.
15:14 Creating a comforting home for those in need.
17:39 Challenging treatment, but gradually regained strength.

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.