Let's Talk About Your Breasts Dorothy Gibbons, CEO & Cofounder

What’s it like to be a real live Angel?  Marva Skinner shares what it takes and why Angels Surviving Cancer is so important to women. She lost both parents, battled and won her own breast cancer and now spends her time helping others.

In this episode, you’ll learn how she found a renewed sense of purpose through her involvement with the organization and as a breast cancer survivor, how her experience guides her in navigating others through their breast cancer journey.

You’ll hear why Angels Surviving Cancer is not just an organization; it's a lifeline, offering mentorship, financial assistance, scholarships, and organizing events to honor and support breast cancer patients and their families.

It's a reminder that behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a person in need of support, understanding, and hope.

Please consider sharing this episode with your family and friends at therose.org. Your action may save the life of an uninsured woman.

Key Questions Answered

1.) How can one find purpose and hope while going through breast cancer?

2.) What ways does Angels Surviving Cancer provide support, mentorship, and education to breast cancer patients?

3.) Why are more people needed to get involved and support the mission of Angels Surviving Cancer?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:01 Finding Purpose and Hope

02:13 Personal Experience with Breast Cancer

03:35 Support and Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients

06:04 Personal Support for Vanessa

08:24 Providing Skills and Education

09:23 Prayer Breakfast and Scholarships

11:22 Expanding Reach and Support

12:50 Closing Remarks
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Do angels really exist?  According to Vanessa Jackson, indeed they do and hers helped her survive breast cancer and domestic violence. From the safety of a shelter, and uninsured, she faced a diagnosis and treatment, but despite the worst of circumstances, Vanessa Jackson’s spirit remained unbroken. And today, we hear her story.

Vanessa shares the hurdles she encountered and the support she received from The Rose and Angels Surviving Cancer. Throughout her experience, Vanessa was guided by her assigned angel, Marva, who provided emotional support and guidance, helping her to rebuild relationships and learn to advocate for herself.

And her story drives home the importance of support systems and the role they play in a breast cancer patient's life.

Please consider sharing this episode with your family and friends at therose.org. Your action may save the life of an uninsured woman.

Key Questions Answered

1.) Why is having a support system, such as organizations like Angel Surviving Cancer, significant in a person's journey?

2.) How are rebuilding relationships and learning to advocate for oneself important aspects of healing and recovery?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:25 Diagnosis and Initial Treatment

09:25 Support from Angel Surviving Cancer

13:44 The Role of Marva, the Assigned Angel

18:55 Learning to Navigate Life and Rebuilding Relationships

21:23 Recovery and Setting Goals

26:34 Recurrence and Second Treatment

30:20 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Strength

31:48 Conclusion and Hope for the Future
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Aeliya Jaffar’s story is both harrowing and inspiring.

She’s a former pharmacist who was diagnosed with breast cancer one year postpartum  during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As if that’s not enough heartache, her paternal grandmother passed away.

During this episode, Aeliya gets candid about her struggles, her triumphs, and she shares her story with an unflinching attitude of strength and heroism with a touch of humor.

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In this inspiring episode, Chantel Williams takes us on a remarkable journey, sharing her background as a military brat and her transition from logistics to finance. She candidly discusses how she and her husband took the leap and purchased the AFP Group, embarking on a new chapter as financial advisors.

Chantel's involvement with the Junior League of Houston is a testament to her commitment to community service. As the outside board representative for The Rose, she offers a unique perspective, highlighting the invaluable opportunity for Junior League members to serve on nonprofit boards and make a tangible impact.

With raw honesty, Chantel opens up about her personal experience with breast cancer, underscoring the paramount importance of advocating for oneself in the healthcare system. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength that lies within each of us.

Throughout the conversation, Chantel's passion for the Junior League shines through as she shares the invaluable knowledge and growth she has gained from her involvement with this esteemed organization and her role with The Rose.

Join us as we celebrate Chantel's remarkable journey and her unwavering commitment to empowering others through advocacy, education, and community service.

Share Chantel's inspiring story with your family and friends, and support the life-changing work of The Rose by donating at therose.org.

Key Questions Answered 

1.) In what ways does moving around as a military brat and experiencing different cultures shape her perspective and adaptability?

2.) How does being involved in organizations like the Junior League provide leadership skills and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community?

3.) Why is it important to advocate for oneself in healthcare is crucial, especially when it comes to early detection and prevention of diseases like breast cancer.

4.) How did Chantel’ role in the Junior League inspire her work with The Rose

Chapters

00:00 Background and Moving Around

02:04 Career Path and Starting AFP Group

07:30 Joining the Junior League of Houston

09:21 Being the Outside Board Representative for The Rose

13:36 Personal Experience with Breast Cancer

24:17 Impact of Junior League Membership

26:48 Learning from The Rose

31:36 Importance of Junior League and The Rose
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Jessica Duckworth is The Rose's Chief Operating Officer and mammographer.

As the world began to shut down at the beginning of 2020, Jessica found a lump in her breast. In an effort to care for The Rose's patients, she put off screening and went full throttle, making sure they were cared for.

As you might have predicted, this didn't bode well.

Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer.

During this episode, you'll hear about her two year journey. And why it's important to listen to your body.

Learn more about The Rose and our mission to provide quality breast health care to women across more than forty counties, regardless of their ability to pay, at therose.org.
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In this eye-opening episode, CEO and co-founder of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons, sheds light on the alarming rise of breast cancer diagnoses among young women, particularly those who were pregnant or had given birth within the past five years. She shares real life stories of The Rose’s patients and the consequences young women face.   

Being pregnant or a new mother has enough challenges but that’s when it is more important than ever for women to remain vigilant and never ignore any new or persistent lumps.

By shedding light on this often-overlooked issue, we can empower women to take charge of their health and seek the care they deserve.

Share this episode with your family and friends and support the life-changing work of The Rose Breast Center of Excellence by donating at therose.org.

Key Questions Answered 

1.)  Is postpartum breast cancer a real danger for young women?

2.) Is a woman’s postpartum status a prognostic indicator for breast cancer?

3.) Can a woman be too young to have breast cancer?

Chapters

00:00 Increasing Number of Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

00:29 Risk of Metastatic Breast Cancer in Postpartum Women

00:58 Prognostic Indicator in Young Women with Breast Cancer

03:00 Real-Life Experiences of Young Women with Breast Cancer

03:40 Financial Barriers to Breast Cancer Diagnosis

05:14 Age and Access to Mammography

06:09 Raising Awareness about Breast Cancer Risk After Childbirth
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