Let's Talk About Your Breasts

This Women's History Month, The Rose celebrates trailblazers within the breast cancer community. Waitresses and restaurant workers throughout the city struggle to access basic healthcare. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re reminded of Dr. Lori Choi, a woman fighting for change. As the founder of I'll Have What She's Having , an organization dedicated to improving healthcare access for th...

This Women's History Month, The Rose celebrates trailblazers within the breast cancer community. What can we do to feed ourselves better food so we can live our best lives? Dr. Dixie Melillo joins Dorothy to answer that question, and others. And these are hard truths we all need to hear. She and Dorothy talk about nutrition as it pertains to not only cancer, but to overall health. The conversation...

To say Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick helped The Rose navigate the pandemic would be an understatement. As the Executive Director of The Jung Center, he’s not only given our community hope in the darkest of times, but he’s also done so for countless others in the Houston area. During this conversation, Dorothy and Dr. Fitzpatrick talk about the past four years and how they’ve impacted the breast cancer comm...

Gone are the days of putting ourselves last. As the battle against breast cancer continues, we, women, must prioritize our health. After all, if we don’t have health, we literally can’t care for the most important people in our lives. Making self-care essential starts today. And it must continue tomorrow, and all the days that follow. The purpose of this podcast shines a light on the importance of...

This Women's History Month, The Rose celebrates trailblazers within the breast cancer community. The Rose’s annual Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon happens on March 27th. This year’s honoree is Nancy Craig.  Nancy joins Dorothy to discuss her role and share why it’s important to her to spread The Rose’s mission. She shares her personal experience with breast cancer, including early detection...

In honor of Black History Month, we’ll revisit the story of Lorraine Fox.  Breast cancer stole her sister and threatened to take her life as well. But she stood up and fought. Dorothy and Lorraine talk about the grit that helped her navigate a breast cancer diagnosis while raising her two-year old son and five-year old nephew. Years later, Lorraine and her son De’Aaron Fox—a star player for the Sa...

Peter Remington is a business coach with a passion for paying it forward. But it was a friend with breast cancer who gave him the title “Chief Possibility Officer.” Years later, he still holds the title.  During this conversation, you’ll hear why “Chief Possibility Officer” is a perfect fit for Peter. He and Dorothy talk about percolating vs circulating through life, the importance of intuition, a...

Black women face a 40% higher risk of breast cancer. Add family history to the mix and still, Kim Roxie refuses to be deterred. In honor of Black History Month, we’ll revisit her story and that of her mother’s. As one of The Rose’s biggest supporters in the black community and the visionary behind LAMIK Beauty, a cosmetics line tailored to women of color featuring vegan, natural, and organic produ...

Booze and Boobs is our largest third party fundraising event. Event organizers Star Hand, who you heard in episode thirty, and Chloe Di Leo raise more and more funds every year. And for that we’re grateful. That’s because third party funds can be dispersed without restrictions, which means we can reach more women. During this powerful mashup episode, you’ll hear from Chloe, and survivors-turned-su...

Alicia Um says to step out on faith. The 2008 recession left her family broke and a breast cancer diagnosis made matters worse. With nowhere to turn, her husband moved out of state to find work while she underwent treatment, all while raising kids. During this conversation, you’ll hear from both Alicia and her husband, Aaron. They discuss their faith, the importance of staying positive, and how th...

No patient wants to hear from Dr. Rosanne Popp if they don’t show up to an appointment. That’s the level of accountability she holds patients to and because she does, thousands of uninsured women have benefitted from breast health services.  During this episode, Dorothy dives deep into their longtime partnership, as well as the misconceptions of the uninsured and why it’s important to hold patient...

“Can’t never could do nothing.” Those are the words of the late Bob Domec, one of The Rose’s most cherished supporters and board members. Our next guest, Terri Snider, remembers those words—the words of her father—quite often, as she battles cancer for the second time. You’ll hear a lot about the importance of positivity during this conversation. You’ll also hear about her first battle with cancer...

How far would you go to ensure your loved one had the best medical care possible?  Ellen Elam drove her sister Cindy across Texas, headed west to New Mexico, up north to Oklahoma, and eastward to Florida. It started when she was unhappy with the care Cindy received in Dallas. What happened afterward involved a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in Houston, and a fight for her sister’s life. During...

Cortney Cole-Hall is a true renaissance woman. From corporate executive to real estate mogul, she’s enjoyed much success. But the loss of her mother inspired something that has saved Houston area women from debt collectors. And homelessness. She founded Pink Door Nonprofit because she didn’t want women to experience what her mom had to endure: trouble paying bills. During this conversation, Doroth...

In this mini-episode, Dorothy talks about the importance of setting goals for the new year. She sets one-hundred six goals every year. ONE-HUNDRED SIX! Dorothy will go over why she writes hers down and how we should write ours down. Keyword: WRITE. You'll the exact words to use and which ones to avoid at all costs. We'd love to know your goals for 2024. After writing them down, tag us on Facebook...

Courtney Clark shares her courageous journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. Through candid storytelling, Courtney discusses with Dorothy the challenges, emotions, and triumphs of navigating cancer treatment amid pregnancy. This moving podcast touches on the complexities faced by women battling breast cancer especially during pregnancy, and emphasizes the importance of suppor...

In this three-in-one episode, listeners will hear about Ashma Khanani-Moosa’s battle and victory against breast cancer and how her resilience is mirrored by her husband, Dr. Abdul Moosa, and their children, Fatima and Isa. Dr. Moosa and their children articulate the emotional challenges and strength they discovered alongside Ashma during her fight. This powerful episode serves as a testament to th...

In this compelling episode of "Let's Talk About Your Breasts," Dorothy welcomes Claudia Farinola. Claudia discusses the challenges and enduring effects stemming from her battle with breast cancer and how, despite her own struggles, she has helped the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation raise thousands of dollars for The Rose. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the long-term ramifications...

Surviving breast cancer in her twenties, Marisol Guerrero attributes her survival to a single piece of paper—a sponsorship form to The Rose. Marisol's powerful story highlights the importance of early detection and self-advocacy in breast health. Her commitment to helping others echoes through her advocacy work for The Rose, aiming to spread awareness and support for breast cancer prevention and c...

During this solo episode, Dorothy dives into all the things she learned over the course of season one of Let's Talk About Your Breasts . From survivorship to physician advice, our inaugural season has taught the staff at The Rose so much. Notable quotes: 1.) "I used to say we needed a Rose patient navigation program in every hospital. After this season, I've come to believe that what we need is so...

Fundraising Director Shannon McNair joins the show to give us an update on all things Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was another "BCAM" for the record books and it's all thanks to you . From individual bake sales to large companies, so many people pledged their support for the uninsured. Some own restaurants or car dealerships, others rallied their family and friends to hold a golf tournament....

Renee Parrott spent 20 years in healthcare. As a practice manager, she knew all the ins and outs of busy doctor's offices, but the losses that she experienced during 2020 rocked the very foundation of her world. She needed a different path. Today, as The Rose's Community Engagement Navigator, Renee's work is also her mission. During this episode, you will learn how she brings mammogram services to...

Anne McAwley-LeDuc understands the importance of having complete and accurate health histories. In fact, her career as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner inspired her to write The Personal Health Organizer . During this episode, Anne and Dorothy discuss why documenting our health history is important—no matter our age. Especially when it comes to allergies and medication.  Learn more about...

What you’re about to hear is a series of mini-episodes recorded during a fundraising event at Nice Winery . We spoke with past patients, survivors, and supporters. They all bring their individual stories but they all have one thing in common: their undying support for The Rose’s mission. First up is Mike Giordanelli, whose wife is a twenty-seven year breast cancer survivor. He’s got a unique persp...

President, CEO, physician. Dr. Esmaeil Porsa has a big job. He runs Harris Health, a system that oversees thousands who provide health care to millions of uninsured and underinsured people. But his leadership style is unlike most CEOs. In fact, it's so unorthodox, his team once tried to get dissuade him from using a simple three-word sentence. During this episode, Dorothy and Dr. Porsa discuss thi...