The Woman Danced through Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis

What does it take to turn a breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help others? Carol Grimaldi is the co-founder of Together in Pink, an organization born from her own breast cancer experience.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Carol:

Brings comfort bags to women going through chemotherapy
Uses movement and Zumba as a tool for healing
Makes sure women understand their own diagnosis

Dorothy talks with Carol about how she learned to face tough decisions and why knowing about your breasts could save your life.

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Key Questions Answered

Who is Carol Grimaldi and what is her role in Together in Pink?
How did Carol's journey with breast cancer begin?
What is Carol’s professional background outside of her advocacy work?
What was Carol’s immediate emotional and practical reaction to her diagnosis?
How did Carol’s family react and support her during her diagnosis and treatment?
What type of breast cancer did Carol have, and what treatments did she undergo?
How did Carol continue working and maintain her Zumba involvement during treatment?
What prompted the founding of Together in Pink, and how does it support patients?
What challenges exist in spreading breast cancer awareness in different communities?
What main message does Carol want women to understand about breast cancer?
How did personal health challenges in Carol’s family reinforce her advocacy?
What advice and resources does Carol give to women going through breast cancer?