Your Breast Friend with Edie Tolbert

Denise Rhames , Physician Liaison for Northeastern Oklahoma Cancer Institute is responsible for community outreach and marketing of the center, and connects patients and physicians with the services they need. Prior to joining Northeastern Oklahoma Cancer Institute, Denise worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for over 25 years in the Tulsa and surrounding areas. She holds a Bachelor’s d...

My name is  Amy Bomar  and I wear many hats, I get to be a mom to three beautiful inspiring young ladies, I am a wife to a hardworking man, and I work from home for my family business. I have been a youth pastor and a teacher, which I look forward to getting back to after this journey I am on now.  All of these that I have mentioned I feel so blessed that God chose me to be a part of pour into my...

Kristen is the owner and founder of Connect and Restore, a private counseling and neurofeedback practice where she and her team of 18 therapists are blessed to provide integrated and collaborative care for hundreds of children and adults each week. She was a guest on episode 16 and is joining us again to talk specifically about neurofeedback for cancer patients. 

Jerina Edwards is a 40 year old wife, mother, and respiratory therapist. She is also an 8 year breast cancer warrior! Originally diagnosed in 2016 with stage 3 IDC, she achieved remission before being diagnosed with metastic breast cancer in 2021. She was honored to serve as a Portrait of Hope for the American Cancer Society in 2017 and continues to work to support & encourage others dealing w...

Liz Hyde  MBA, RTT, CTR has been with Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute for 16 years.  She is the Director of Radiation, Imaging, and Special Support Services. She received her bachelor's degree from The University of Oklahoma in Radiologic Technology – Radiation Therapy in 1991 and is a registered Radiation Therapist (ARRT).  She received her initial Master Degree in Science...

Kacie is a certified Radiation Therapist and she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University. She has been working in the medical field and serving oncology patients for more than 10 years.  She loves helping patients and their families feel relaxed and she is glad to be a part of the team at Northeastern Oklahoma Cancer Institute, Claremore.

Lisa Bain is the founder of Lisa Bain Ministries, a nonprofit organization that delivers hope and support to those who are facing illness, a special need, or a crisis situation.  She holds a degree in social work and has over 25 years in non profit work. Lisa Bain Ministries is currently rated as a Top Non Profit 2024 organization by Great Nonprofits, and Lisa was chosen as one of the women to be...

Edie is the Founder and Executive Director for The Stonebrook Project and through her work to serve those who are navigating cancer, she has a heart for educating men and women about breast health. Through her breast health education, she is sharing the process for breast screening, additional testing, breast biopsy, legislation, FDA guidelines and much more. Her hope is to reduce the fear and anx...

Irasema grew up in New Mexico and has lived in Oklahoma for her adult life. She has 2 amazing grown sons. Both Married to the best daughters in laws and 3 grands - her heart and joy. Her life partner is Jarod and they have been together for 11 years. They currently reside in the rose district in Broken Arrow.  She enjoys gardening, cooking and bike rides and her passion is learning how the earth s...

Kristen is the owner and founder of Connect and Restore, a private counseling and neurofeedback practice where she and her team of 18 therapists are blessed to provide integrated and collaborative care for hundreds of children and adults each week. She was a guest on episode 16 and is joining us again to talk specifically about neurofeedback for cancer patients. 

Edie is the Founder and Executive Director for The Stonebrook Project. She hosts a monthly Community Cancer Group for men and women who are recently diagnosed, in treatment, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. Listen in to see the hope this group is providing to the cancer community.  Visit edietolbbert.com to bring the fight to cancer!

When walking through the seasons of life, community brings a feeling of fellowship. Kim and I talked about how community provides a pathway for relationships that can last a lifetime.  Kim's remarkable journey in the world of radio and writing is even more extraordinary considering her beginnings. Born with a cleft palate, speaking professionally was an achievement few could have imagined for...

Jessica is the wife to Joel and mom to two beautiful daughters, Hailey and Claire. She is a Patient Coordinator for a local dentist. She spends her leisure time with her husband and raising her teenage daughters. She loves to travel, and her mantra is "Choose Joy", she has it tattooed to remind her! Jessica is a good, good friend and loves life! Join the community at edietolbert.com

Courtney Hall, director, measurement at ONEOK in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tested positive for the BRCA 2 gene in 2016 and was diagnosed with breast cancer two years later. The BRCA gene, when mutated, is found to impact a person’s chances of developing specific forms of cancer. After her mother was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer, she and her sister got tested for the BRCA gene. She tested positi...

Michele was my book coach when I wrote my memoir about navigating breast cancer. She offered me many tools to get my ideas out of my head and onto paper. Listen in as we discuss the process of telling your story and why it matters.  Michele Chiappetta is a firm believer in helping people successfully pursue their drive to write and share their stories and messages with the world. Dedicated to equi...

During my conversation with Brenda, I learned about the progress that has been made for BRCA testing. Brenda helps us understand a BRCA positive diagnosis and removes the fear of the testing process.  To know her is to experience servanthood and happiness in human form. Brenda is more than the eye can see, she is a businesswoman, a wife to Lee, mama to four amazing kids, and Beep Beep to two beaut...

OPW serves 77 counties and over 4,000 women a year throughout Oklahoma.  Anne shares with us the  breast health education and resources that are available for women through OPW. Executive Director for Oklahoma Project Woman Anne Bogie has been with Oklahoma Project Woman since 2003. She began as the Development Manager and was promoted to the Executive Director in 2007. The mission of Oklahoma Pro...

Important update on Oklahoma bill HB3504!

Catie and her husband George (Dub) have two children Sally, 12 and George, 9. They live in Verdigris, Oklahoma, and attend Church on the Move. George is a cancer survivor, diagnosed with hepatoblastoma at 4 months and declared NED (no evidence of disease) at 10 months. He has been cancer free ever since! December 23rd is his 9 year cancer free anniversary. Catie and her family know firsthand the p...

Kristen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist, TBRI Educator, Infant Mental Health Endorsed Level 3 Therapist, and Board-Certified Neurofeedback practitioner, with over 16 years' experience working in a variety of school-based, non-profit, and agency settings. She is also a trained Circle of Security Facilitator and a certified Oklahoma teacher and scho...

This is a must listen episode from Edie. She will discuss some of the most important topics concerning breast health.

Sit down with Edie as she discusses the 3 main books she recommends for those navigating cancer.

Dawn is a 52-year-old and a 4-year breast cancer survivor. She had a double mastectomy in 2019 along with 3 follow up surgeries due to complications. She was an 18-year business owner until earlier this year.  She has a 23-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son and has been married for 20 years.  In her free time, she loves to travel, volunteer and spend time with friends and family.

Sarah is the Tulsa Manager for the Riata Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at OSU and offices out of 36 Degrees North. She is also the co-director of LeadHERship Spears, the first-ever women’s leadership program for the Spears School of Business students. Sarah was also responsible for the Status of Women in Oklahoma report established in collaboration between the Spears School of Busin...

Brook is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist. She is employed at Stonebrook Day Spa and The Stonebrook Project. She graduated from Clary Sage College Massage Therapy program in 2017. She received her MLD certification in 2022 through Klose Training. Earlier this year; she completed a class in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, also through Klose Training. Sh...