More Than Pink Episodes
How Public Policy is Bridging Gaps for Black Breast Health
Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy identifies the public policy issue areas where Komen’s voice can provide the greatest potential for achieving the mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. We are excited to discuss the work Komen is doing to drive policies that will bridge gaps that affect the Black community with Molly Guthrie, Komen’s Vice President for Policy & Advocacy, and Janice Parker, a 10-year breast cancer survivor and advocate.
Read MoreIBC Can’t Stop Me From Living This Life
About 1-5 percent of breast cancers in the U.S are Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This is an aggressive form of breast cancer, with signs that tend to arise quickly, often within weeks or months. The main symptoms of IBC are swelling and redness in the breast, and IBC can be hard to see on a mammogram because it may only show up as a sign of inflammation. Because of this and the frequent lack of a breast lump, IBC may first be mistaken for an infection or mastitis. Today’s guest today is Amy Capello. Amy was diagnosed with Stage 3 IBC at the age of 38 and is here to help educate us on this rare disease in hopes that it can help other women to recognize it more quickly, and to share her refreshing perspective on life since her diagnosis. Amy, welcome to the show!
Read MoreEmbracing Your Beauty Despite Hair Loss
Adam Walker: [00:00:00] Susan G Komen. This is real pink, a podcast exploring real stories, struggles, and triumphs related to breast cancer. We’re taking the conversation from the doctor’s office to your living room. Losing your hair is a hard and often emotional part of a breast cancer journey. As with breast surgery, it affects…
Read MoreMTP – The Beginning of a Movement with Nancy Brinker
Susan G. Komen founder Nancy Brinker talks about how it all began and the impact the organization has had on breast cancer. Nancy Goodman Brinker is the founder of The Promise Fund and Susan G. Komen, an organization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. Brinker…
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 MoreEveryone Deserves To Grow Up With a Mom with Kyla Thompson
In this episode, guest host Suzanne Stone of the More Than Pink podcast chats with Kyla Thompson, founder of #pinkkids about losing her mom to breast cancer. “It’s not just about changing the future, but changing the present, and creating an online space where the children of moms with breast cancer can connect and not…
Read MoreMore Than Pink: What is Natural After Breast Cancer? with Dr. Christine Fisher
Dr. Christine Fisher, Plastic Surgeon Getting back to feeling whole is a vital part of breast cancer recovery. Having to lose one or more breasts during the treatment phase is not just physically taxing, it can scar mentally forever. Dr. Fisher and her team work with patients to change that. Dr. Christine Fisher is a…
Read MoreMore Than Pink: Becoming Whole Again with Dr. Elisabeth Potter
Dr. Elisabeth Potter, Plastic Surgeon – Breast Reconstruction When it’s time for reconstructive surgery, there are so many options and opportunities it can be daunting for someone faced with this reality. Dr. Potter specializes in natural reconstruction and in this episode talks about the options available today. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic…
Read MoreMore Than Pink: Build Them Back or Go Flat? with Dr. Julie Sprunt
Dr. Julie Sprunt, Texas Oncology Breast Specialist The decision a breast cancer patient makes about reconstruction isn’t an easy one and has long-lasting implications. Dr. Julie Sprunt, Breast Specialist at Texas Oncology, talks about the options, timelines and the benefits of rebuilding or going flat. She specializes in breast surgery and treats all breast conditions,…
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