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The Power of Sharing with Kwanza Jones
In recognition of Black History Month, we’ll be talking about unique breast cancer challenges within the African American community. If you’ve ever received a breast cancer diagnosis, or you know someone who is experiencing breast cancer, you know that it can also be hard to ask for help, even when you really need it. However,…
Read MoreCreating Lasting Change through Public Policy Advocacy with Mary Boyd and Neel Stallings
It takes a special person or people to mobilize a nationwide movement, creating a coalition of supporters and attract positive media attention. please help me welcome Mary Boyd and Neel Stallings, passionate educators and advocates that won’t stop until there is a world without breast cancer. About Mary Boyd (aka Lucy) Professional experience as a…
Read MoreYes, Men Get Breast Cancer Too with Wayne Dornan
Although uncommon, men are also diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s estimated there will be 2,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer among men in the U.S. this year alone; and often, men are diagnosed at later stages than women. To help us understand the facts behind male breast cancer, we’re speaking with breast cancer survivor,…
Read MoreAdvice from Women Who Have Personal Experience with Their Own Breast Cancer Journey with Melissa Berry
Many of our guests on Real Pink are have been diagnosed with breast cancer so our audience has learned about the fear, confusion, anxiety of a breast cancer diagnosis. But, our audience has also told us that they have been helped by hearing real-life stories from other survivors and sharing in their experience. And, I…
Read MoreClinical Trials for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Dr. Tatiana Prowell
If someone you love or care for has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness, like breast cancer, and you are now thrown into a new role to help support them as they fight to survive, it can be overwhelming. It is not an easy task, by any means. And it’s a learning process. But…
Read MoreDoes Being Obese Cause Breast Cancer? with Dr. Elizabeth Wellberg (More Than Pink Special Episode)
Dr. Elizabeth Wellberg, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology, Komen Scholar Obesity affects more than 35 percent of women in the Unites States. Dr. Liz Welberg’s groundbreaking new study, funded by Susan G. Komen, found that women with obesity are more likely to experience a recurrence of breast cancer once…
Read MoreLife with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Karen Durham (More Than Pink Special Episode)
Karen Durham, Advocate In Science Karen was an integral member of the Komen family, and we are proud to share this special episode. She will be dearly missed. “I have a daughter. And I don’t want my daughter or anyone else’s daughter or son to ever hear the words, ‘You have breast cancer’.” ~Karen Durham…
Read MoreWarning Signs of Breast Cancer: It’s Not Just a Lump with Dr. April Spencer
If someone you love or care for has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness, like breast cancer, and you are now thrown into a new role to help support them as they fight to survive, it can be overwhelming. It is not an easy task, by any means. And it’s a learning process. But…
Read MoreHow to Support Someone with Breast Cancer with Jade Kendle
If someone you love or care for has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness, like breast cancer, and you are now thrown into a new role to help support them as they fight to survive, it can be overwhelming. It is not an easy task, by any means. And it’s a learning process. But…
Read MoreHow My Family History Inspired Me to Know My “Girls” with Charmaine Johnise
Even though you cannot change your genetic makeup, knowing your family health history may help you understand your personal breast cancer risk. Today, we’ll learn about how to better understand your family history, how that may impact your risk of breast cancer, and how to make better informed choices. We’re going to help empower you…
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