Dawn Elliott, Physician Liaison at The Rose, recounts her breast cancer journey with host Dorothy Gibbons. For years, Dawn's gynecologist emphasized the need for a baseline mammogram at 35 despite no family history. Once she turned 35, Dawn scheduled her regular gynecologist appointment, and he noticed a lump during her exam. This led to biopsies revealing stage zero cancer.

Dawn's experience propelled her into community outreach, working at MD Anderson and the University of Chicago in cancer genetics and clinical trials. Her current role involves connecting with physicians to share ways The Rose can help patients and providing patient navigation insights.

Key Questions Answered

1. How was Dawn Elliott diagnosed with breast cancer?

2.What role did Dr. James McBride play in Dawn's diagnosis?

3. What was the stage and nature of Dawn's cancer diagnosis?

4. Why did Dawn Elliott choose a modified radical mastectomy?

5. Did Dawn Elliott experience any reoccurrence of breast cancer?

6. What kind of work has Dawn been involved in within the breast cancer community?

7. How did Dawn Elliott transition to working at the Rose?

8.What type of support was significant to Dawn as a working single mother?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Gynecologist urges early baseline mammogram at 35.

03:44 Chose mastectomy, showed family living joyfully.

08:48 Dedicated to compassionate patient care and trials.

13:02 Advocated women's health: cancer to heart disease.

14:35 Left Methodist due to funding, joined Rose.

17:16 Wearing pink makes clients happy and smile.

21:00 Late arrival due to child's needs explained.

23:47 Faith and positivity combat breast cancer fears.

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