Shannon Lecoq has spent nearly 30 years fighting cancer, supporting patients, and building partnerships that save lives. Her work with the American Cancer Society and The Rose has led to some surprising stories, unexpected lessons, and a focus on:
Raising vital funds so that everyone can access breast healthcare
Navigating patients through their toughest moments, whether insured or uninsured
Empowering volunteers and communities to make a difference, one event at a time

Listen as Shannon shares what she’s learned about service, leadership, and how to help others.

Key Questions Answered

1. What kind of work did Shannon do at the American Cancer Society?

2. What is Relay for Life and what was Shannon’s involvement with it?

3. How does community involvement play a role in cancer fundraising and support?

4. Is there a difference between working on a national versus a local level within cancer organizations?

5. Why did Shannon choose to dedicate her career to fighting cancer?

6. What does it mean when The Rose says they are “selling saving lives”?

7. Why does it cost so much for The Rose to care for uninsured women?

8. How does The Rose ensure that uninsured patients receive care equal to insured patients?

9. What is patient navigation at The Rose and why is it important?

Timestamped Overview


00:00 "Career Journey: Field Rep to Manager"

05:59 "Community Care Through The Rose"

07:54 Pursuing a Nonprofit Career

09:58 Patient-Centric Care at The Rose

14:47 Costly Operation and Equipment Needs

17:54 Managing Community Health Needs

21:18 Uninsured Patient Breast Cancer Support

23:43 Advocating for Children with Learning Differences

28:29 Donations Fuel Our Mission

30:07 Support Breast Cancer Awareness Locally

Support The Rose HERE.

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

Shannon Lecoq has spent nearly 30 years fighting cancer, supporting patients, and building partnerships that save lives. Her work with the American Cancer Society and The Rose has led to some surprising stories, unexpected lessons, and a focus on:
<ul>
<li>Raising vital funds so that everyone can access breast healthcare</li>
<li>Navigating patients through their toughest moments, whether insured or uninsured</li>
<li>Empowering volunteers and communities to make a difference, one event at a time</li>
</ul>
Listen as Shannon shares what she&rsquo;s learned about service, leadership, and how to help others.
Key Questions Answered
1. What kind of work did Shannon do at the American Cancer Society?
2. What is Relay for Life and what was Shannon&rsquo;s involvement with it?
3. How does community involvement play a role in cancer fundraising and support?
4. Is there a difference between working on a national versus a local level within cancer organizations?
5. Why did Shannon choose to dedicate her career to fighting cancer?
6. What does it mean when The Rose says they are &ldquo;selling saving lives&rdquo;?
7. Why does it cost so much for The Rose to care for uninsured women?
8. How does The Rose ensure that uninsured patients receive care equal to insured patients?
9. What is patient navigation at The Rose and why is it important?
Timestamped Overview 
00:00 "Career Journey: Field Rep to Manager"
05:59 "Community Care Through The Rose"
07:54 Pursuing a Nonprofit Career
09:58 Patient-Centric Care at The Rose
14:47 Costly Operation and Equipment Needs
17:54 Managing Community Health Needs
21:18 Uninsured Patient Breast Cancer Support
23:43 Advocating for Children with Learning Differences
28:29 Donations Fuel Our Mission
30:07 Support Breast Cancer Awareness Locally
Support The Rose <a href="https://secure.therose.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30118a?df_id=1480&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;1480.donation=form1&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=6FEB2388BD63E0937C3FD34555AF1B9F">HERE</a>.
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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.