Clinical trials pave the way for new breast cancer treatments, but many patients hesitate to take part. Dr. Elkhanany breaks down what these studies really mean and why access and education make a difference.
What clinical trials are and how they work for patients
Why every standard medicine starts with a trial
How learning and access change treatment for everyone

Key Questions Answered
What is a clinical trial?
Why do we need clinical trials?
How do clinical trials progress from phase one to phase four?
Why is it often difficult to get people to participate in clinical trials?
How do you address patient skepticism towards clinical trials?
Who decides if a new drug’s benefit is worth its risks?
How do drug approval processes in the United States differ from those in Europe?
What are the potential benefits for patients who participate in clinical trials?
How do you approach a patient when recommending a clinical trial, especially if standard treatments have failed?
What support systems exist to help patients participate in clinical trials, especially those traveling long distances or facing financial barriers?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Understanding Clinical Trials Stages

06:10 Advancing Medicine Through Clinical Trials

07:49 Cancer Treatment Decision Challenges

12:03 Global Drug Trial Decision Process

16:31 Immunotherapy Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

20:10 Clinical Trials: Challenges and Importance

23:52 Key Patient Advice: Second Opinions

26:01 Bridging Clinical Trial Accessibility

29:05 Advancements Reducing Breast Cancer Mortality

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Clinical trials pave the way for new breast cancer treatments, but many patients hesitate to take part. Dr. Elkhanany breaks down what these studies really mean and why access and education make a difference.
<ul>
<li>What clinical trials are and how they work for patients</li>
<li>Why every standard medicine starts with a trial</li>
<li>How learning and access change treatment for everyone</li>
</ul>
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>What is a clinical trial?</li>
<li>Why do we need clinical trials?</li>
<li>How do clinical trials progress from phase one to phase four?</li>
<li>Why is it often difficult to get people to participate in clinical trials?</li>
<li>How do you address patient skepticism towards clinical trials?</li>
<li>Who decides if a new drug&rsquo;s benefit is worth its risks?</li>
<li>How do drug approval processes in the United States differ from those in Europe?</li>
<li>What are the potential benefits for patients who participate in clinical trials?</li>
<li>How do you approach a patient when recommending a clinical trial, especially if standard treatments have failed?</li>
<li>What support systems exist to help patients participate in clinical trials, especially those traveling long distances or facing financial barriers?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Understanding Clinical Trials Stages
06:10 Advancing Medicine Through Clinical Trials
07:49 Cancer Treatment Decision Challenges
12:03 Global Drug Trial Decision Process
16:31 Immunotherapy Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment
20:10 Clinical Trials: Challenges and Importance
23:52 Key Patient Advice: Second Opinions
26:01 Bridging Clinical Trial Accessibility
29:05 Advancements Reducing Breast Cancer Mortality
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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.

The Importance of Clinical Trials for Breast Cancer Patients

Road grit meets breast cancer courage in this wild ride from Daytona to Homer that turns one biker into a full‑on breast health champion for his fiance Kathy and uninsured women at The Rose.

- Why one long‑distance biker took on the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to honor his fiancée Kathy and support uninsured women with breast cancer at The Rose.

- The brutal, beautiful 11,000‑mile route from Florida through Hurricane Debby, the Keys, the red rocks, Canada, and into Homer, Alaska—and what those miles revealed about people’s kindness.

- How a “subset of the biker community nobody hears about” quietly raises over a quarter‑million dollars for charity and reminds us that health, dignity, and access to breast cancer care matter more than anything we own.

Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.

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Key Questions Answered
What is the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, and why do riders call it a spiritual challenge instead of just an endurance ride?
How did Mike’s 11,000‑mile ride from Daytona to Homer work, and what did it take to earn “elite rider” status in 14 days?
What was it like to ride the Florida Keys in the middle of Hurricane Debby on a loaded bike?
How did small‑town strangers—like “Swamp Rat” in Georgia and Gayleen in Taos—step in to help exhausted riders and restore Mike’s faith in people?
How did turn‑by‑turn paper directions, back roads, bad signage, and constant detours change the way Mike experienced the country and its communities?
What kind of preparation, bike choice, and vetting does it take to even get a spot in Hoka Hey, and why is the field limited to about 100 new riders?
How did Kathy’s metastatic breast cancer diagnosis push Mike to turn his love of riding into fundraising for The Rose?
In what ways did this ride shift Mike’s beliefs about what matters more: money and stuff, or people, health, and community?
How did the ride help Mike process anger about healthcare priorities and inspire him to speak out for women facing breast cancer?
Why does Mike say it’s “not about the miles, it’s about what’s in those miles,” and how does that connect to living with and caring through breast cancer?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Dorothy introduces Mike and the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge; Mike explains the event’s purpose, its origin with Jim Red Cloud, and the charity focus for indigenous communities and riders’ chosen causes.

04:45 Earning “elite rider” status, riding 11,017 miles in 14 days, and what it felt like to hit the Homer finish at midnight with his best friend.

07:40 Florida and the Keys in Hurricane Debby: sideways rain, flooded roads, soaked gear, and pushing through when you can’t even use a kickstand.

09:48 Sleeping by the bike, “Swamp Rat” opening the fire station, a Jamaican officer letting him ride on after a red light, and Gayleen in Taos handing out treats and directions.

13:30 Logistics, road confusion, unlabeled highways, extra detours, and the constant puzzle of staying on route while exhausted and chasing time.

17:32 Why Mike rode for Kathy and The Rose: their breast cancer story, her metastatic diagnosis, and turning frustration and helplessness into a fundraiser that reached 27,000 dollars.

21:43 What the journey taught him about people, poverty, food insecurity, generosity, and how stepping away from news and politics reframed what really matters.

23:05 The rules of the ride: American‑made bikes only, relentless back roads, long days in the saddle, sleeping in wet clothes, and learning to read paper directions while riding.

28:30 Dorothy frames Mike’s story as a story of America and of charity: the goodness of strangers, the power of bikers riding for breast cancer care, and why these miles matter for women they’ll never meet.

Road grit meets breast cancer courage in this wild ride from Daytona to Homer that turns one biker into a full‑on breast health champion for his fiance Kathy and uninsured women at The Rose.
- Why one long‑distance biker took on the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to honor his fianc&eacute;e Kathy and support uninsured women with breast cancer at The Rose.
- The brutal, beautiful 11,000‑mile route from Florida through Hurricane Debby, the Keys, the red rocks, Canada, and into Homer, Alaska&mdash;and what those miles revealed about people&rsquo;s kindness.
- How a &ldquo;subset of the biker community nobody hears about&rdquo; quietly raises over a quarter‑million dollars for charity and reminds us that health, dignity, and access to breast cancer care matter more than anything we own.
Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org/">therose.org</a> so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>What is the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, and why do riders call it a spiritual challenge instead of just an endurance ride?</li>
<li>How did Mike&rsquo;s 11,000‑mile ride from Daytona to Homer work, and what did it take to earn &ldquo;elite rider&rdquo; status in 14 days?</li>
<li>What was it like to ride the Florida Keys in the middle of Hurricane Debby on a loaded bike?</li>
<li>How did small‑town strangers&mdash;like &ldquo;Swamp Rat&rdquo; in Georgia and Gayleen in Taos&mdash;step in to help exhausted riders and restore Mike&rsquo;s faith in people?</li>
<li>How did turn‑by‑turn paper directions, back roads, bad signage, and constant detours change the way Mike experienced the country and its communities?</li>
<li>What kind of preparation, bike choice, and vetting does it take to even get a spot in Hoka Hey, and why is the field limited to about 100 new riders?</li>
<li>How did Kathy&rsquo;s metastatic breast cancer diagnosis push Mike to turn his love of riding into fundraising for The Rose?</li>
<li>In what ways did this ride shift Mike&rsquo;s beliefs about what matters more: money and stuff, or people, health, and community?</li>
<li>How did the ride help Mike process anger about healthcare priorities and inspire him to speak out for women facing breast cancer?</li>
<li>Why does Mike say it&rsquo;s &ldquo;not about the miles, it&rsquo;s about what&rsquo;s in those miles,&rdquo; and how does that connect to living with and caring through breast cancer?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Dorothy introduces Mike and the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge; Mike explains the event&rsquo;s purpose, its origin with Jim Red Cloud, and the charity focus for indigenous communities and riders&rsquo; chosen causes.
04:45 Earning &ldquo;elite rider&rdquo; status, riding 11,017 miles in 14 days, and what it felt like to hit the Homer finish at midnight with his best friend.
07:40 Florida and the Keys in Hurricane Debby: sideways rain, flooded roads, soaked gear, and pushing through when you can&rsquo;t even use a kickstand.
09:48 Sleeping by the bike, &ldquo;Swamp Rat&rdquo; opening the fire station, a Jamaican officer letting him ride on after a red light, and Gayleen in Taos handing out treats and directions.
13:30 Logistics, road confusion, unlabeled highways, extra detours, and the constant puzzle of staying on route while exhausted and chasing time.
17:32 Why Mike rode for Kathy and The Rose: their breast cancer story, her metastatic diagnosis, and turning frustration and helplessness into a fundraiser that reached 27,000 dollars.
21:43 What the journey taught him about people, poverty, food insecurity, generosity, and how stepping away from news and politics reframed what really matters.
23:05 The rules of the ride: American‑made bikes only, relentless back roads, long days in the saddle, sleeping in wet clothes, and learning to read paper directions while riding.
28:30 Dorothy frames Mike&rsquo;s story as a story of America and of charity: the goodness of strangers, the power of bikers riding for breast cancer care, and why these miles matter for women they&rsquo;ll never meet.

The Road Less Traveled: From Biker to Breast Health Champion

Personal connections the Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon.

Mitra Woody shares how her story led her to champion The Rose and its mission to save lives through early detection. She draws on her healthcare law background to explain why access to preventive breast care remains out of reach for many uninsured and underinsured patients. She points to mobile mammography and patient navigation as the most critical lifelines The Rose offers in vulnerable communities. During this episode, she lays out clear goals for the Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon: raise serious funds, recognize longtime volunteers and spread the word about the work happening every day at The Rose.

Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered

1. Why did Mitra Woody decide to chair the Everything's Coming Up Roses luncheon?

2. What has Mitra Woody’s experience been attending previous Rose luncheons?

3. Where is Mitra Woody from, and what is her background?

4. How does Mitra Woody’s experience relate to healthcare and access issues?

5. Does Mitra Woody think access to healthcare in Texas will improve?

6. Why is having health insurance important, even if it doesn’t guarantee good health?

7. Has Mitra Woody known anyone who went through breast cancer?

8. What are some myths about breast cancer that the speakers address?

9. What community and volunteer work has Mitra Woody been involved in?

10. What does Mitra Woody believe are the most important services The Rose provides?

11. How does patient navigation help those diagnosed with breast cancer?

12. What are Mitra Woody’s personal goals for the upcoming luncheon?

13. What message does Mitra Woody want to share with women regarding their health?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 From Tulsa to Law Career

03:57 Access to Preventative Health Care

07:48 Early Breast Cancer Awareness

11:23 Impact of Writing in Education

15:38 Support and Guidance After Diagnosis

17:36 Importance of Patient Navigation

20:53 Celebrating the Rose's Impact

24:29 Building Support Through Events

27:11 Everyone Welcome Anytime

Personal connections the Everything&rsquo;s Coming Up Roses Luncheon.
Mitra Woody shares how her story led her to champion The Rose and its mission to save lives through early detection. She draws on her healthcare law background to explain why access to preventive breast care remains out of reach for many uninsured and underinsured patients. She points to mobile mammography and patient navigation as the most critical lifelines The Rose offers in vulnerable communities. During this episode, she lays out clear goals for the Everything&rsquo;s Coming Up Roses Luncheon: raise serious funds, recognize longtime volunteers and spread the word about the work happening every day at The Rose.
Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org/">therose.org</a> so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1. Why did Mitra Woody decide to chair the Everything's Coming Up Roses luncheon?
2. What has Mitra Woody&rsquo;s experience been attending previous Rose luncheons?
3. Where is Mitra Woody from, and what is her background?
4. How does Mitra Woody&rsquo;s experience relate to healthcare and access issues?
5. Does Mitra Woody think access to healthcare in Texas will improve?
6. Why is having health insurance important, even if it doesn&rsquo;t guarantee good health?
7. Has Mitra Woody known anyone who went through breast cancer?
8. What are some myths about breast cancer that the speakers address?
9. What community and volunteer work has Mitra Woody been involved in?
10. What does Mitra Woody believe are the most important services The Rose provides?
11. How does patient navigation help those diagnosed with breast cancer?
12. What are Mitra Woody&rsquo;s personal goals for the upcoming luncheon?
13. What message does Mitra Woody want to share with women regarding their health?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 From Tulsa to Law Career
03:57 Access to Preventative Health Care
07:48 Early Breast Cancer Awareness
11:23 Impact of Writing in Education
15:38 Support and Guidance After Diagnosis
17:36 Importance of Patient Navigation
20:53 Celebrating the Rose's Impact
24:29 Building Support Through Events
27:11 Everyone Welcome Anytime

A Seat at the Table: How One Luncheon Changes Lives – And Mindsets

Why is community support crucial during health crises?

In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends, family, and the community. This experience inspired her mission to help others through awareness and resources. 

The conversation underscores the role of faith and community in coping during a crisis. Dorothy stresses the importance of annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, recounting a story of a daughter's proactive approach to her health. Nancy's story of her stage two breast cancer diagnosis, caught through a mammogram, emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her successful treatment journey serves as a powerful testament to the advancements in cancer care and the role of regular screenings.

Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered

1.) Why is community support crucial during health crises?

2.) Why is it important to show support and care for others during difficult times?

3.) How did Nancy Strohmer's community support her during her health crisis?

4.) What role did Nancy's faith play during her health crisis?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Active leader, sold business, focused on family.

04:28 Radiologist predicted breast cancer, chose treatment immediately.

06:41 Grandsons surprise grandmother with get well card.

10:10 Mammogram confusion and importance for older women.

15:38 New passion to raise breast cancer awareness.

16:21 2 critical messages: mammograms save lives, exercise prevents cancer.

20:53 30% city lacks health coverage, women and children disproportionately affected.

24:34 Support and positivity crucial in facing cancer.

26:09 Human connection and thoughtfulness are important.

29:23 Supportive friend aids through tough times in Houston.

Why is community support crucial during health crises?
In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends, family, and the community. This experience inspired her mission to help others through awareness and resources.&nbsp;
The conversation underscores the role of faith and community in coping during a crisis. Dorothy stresses the importance of annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, recounting a story of a daughter's proactive approach to her health. Nancy's story of her stage two breast cancer diagnosis, caught through a mammogram, emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her successful treatment journey serves as a powerful testament to the advancements in cancer care and the role of regular screenings.
Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org/">therose.org</a> so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1.) Why is community support crucial during health crises?
2.) Why is it important to show support and care for others during difficult times?
3.) How did Nancy Strohmer's community support her during her health crisis?
4.) What role did Nancy's faith play during her health crisis?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Active leader, sold business, focused on family.
04:28 Radiologist predicted breast cancer, chose treatment immediately.
06:41 Grandsons surprise grandmother with get well card.
10:10 Mammogram confusion and importance for older women.
15:38 New passion to raise breast cancer awareness.
16:21 2 critical messages: mammograms save lives, exercise prevents cancer.
20:53 30% city lacks health coverage, women and children disproportionately affected.
24:34 Support and positivity crucial in facing cancer.
26:09 Human connection and thoughtfulness are important.
29:23 Supportive friend aids through tough times in Houston.

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