Let's Talk About Your Breasts

Dorothy Gibbons, CEO & Cofounder•therose.org

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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.

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Episodes

The Survivor Who Jumps OUT OF PLANES to Raise Money for The Rose

After receiving treatment at The Rose, Marian Sparks promised Dr. Melillo that she'd pay her back. And she did. To the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Marian founded Jump for the Rose and she skydives to raise money for our mission to provide breast healthcare for women, regardless of their ability to pay. In addition to running a business and her nonprofit, Marian also serves on our advisory board. Learn more about Jump for The Rose HERE . And who knows, perhaps it'll inspire you to j...

Apr 20, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 109

From Pink Hair to Tambourines, Learn How One Woman Found her Purpose after Retirement

Chris Noble retired and embarked on every retiree's dream. She traveled the world and had a blast. But then she got bored. So she got involved with The Rose and formed lifelong friendships. All while advocating for breast health in the Black community. Learn more about what The Rose does throughout the Greater Houston area at therose.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 13, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 108

She Had to Give Up Her Health Insurance While Fighting Breast Cancer

Lilia Avila works for The Rose as a mobile coach coordinator. During this episode, we dive into her breast cancer journey, and how every woman's journey is different. Even though she's been an employee, she still felt hopeless, and relied on patient navigation to guide her. If you have any questions about The Rose's screening processes or recommendations for topics to discuss for future episodes, please go to therose.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 107

The Doctor Who's Fighting to Get Service Industry Workers Access to Breast Healthcare

Dr. Lori Choi is a vascular surgeon and cofounder of I’ll Have What She’s Having (IHWSH). IHWSH unites women in medicine and the restaurant industry to draw attention to the need for improved access to affordable health care while creating networking opportunities and community amongst the talented women of Houston’s culinary scene. During this episode, Dorothy speaks with Dr. Choi about her origin story, as well as the biggest challenges the service industry faces. Learn more about IHWSH . See ...

Mar 30, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 106

How One Man Keeps His Sister's Spirit Alive

Daniel Barron lost his sister to inflammatory breast cancer in 2005. There was no history of breast cancer in their family. And Ana was too young to die, only 30 years old. She had two small children and had her entire life ahead of her. The symptoms were not the typical you associate with breast cancer. Initially, the symptoms were passed off as mastitis. During this episode, Dorothy and Daniel speak about Ana's cancer journey, and why it's important for younger women to stay vigilant about the...

Mar 23, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 105

Why Being a Caretaker Can be Bad for Your Health

Dr. Claudia Cotes joins the podcast to speak with Dorothy about her journey to becoming a radiologist. She's an alum of The Rose and assistant professor at the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging at UTHealth Houston. It's her job to tell women they have breast cancer. But the person she worries about the most is the caretaker . Find out why during this wide ranging conversation, which also includes Dr. Cotes's path to becoming a distinguished radiologist. Please be sure to rate a...

Mar 16, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 104

The Entrepreneur Who's Changing the Way the Black Community Talks About Breast Cancer

Her chances of dying from breast cancer is 50% higher than other women. She has a family history and she's Black. But that's not stopping Kim Roxie from changing the odds. Kim is a staunch supporter of The Rose and founder of LAMIK Beauty , a makeup line for women of color made with vegan, natural and organic ingredients. During this conversation, Dorothy talks with Kim about her mother, who lost her fight with breast cancer, and how she's rallying the Black community to join the battle. We welc...

Mar 09, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 103

The High School Dropout Who Became a Surgeon and Saved Thousands of Lives

Have you ever faced a time when you were out of options? Sixteen years old, pregnant, and kicked out of high school, the future looked bleak for Dixie Melillo. But against all odds, she became a general surgeon and co-founder of a nonprofit serving the uninsured. Thousands of women are alive today because of Dr. Melillo. And she joins fellow cofounder of The Rose Dorothy Gibbons for episode one of Let's Talk About Your Breasts. Please share your feedback and submit questions at therose.org ; giv...

Feb 28, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 101

Your Voice is All it Takes to Make a Doctor's Visit Available to Texas's Uninsured

Ever been without health insurance? Then you know the horror of waking up sick and knowing there's no one who will see you. In Texas, over one million people go without healthcare. Enter, Elena Marks. Elena founded the Episcopal Health Foundation in an effort to change the conversation around healthcare in the Lone Star State. During this conversation, you'll learn what you can do to make a change that will save someone's life. Visit EHF's website HERE . And be sure to leave your suggestions at ...

Feb 28, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 102

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