Dr. Francis, the mastermind behind the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program in Pittsburgh, PA shared how her personal belief system and the loss of her mother to cancer inspired her to create the program. She talked about the different services that are provided, the intake process, how cancer patients/survivors come into the program, as well as cost and insurance coverage. Dr. Francis also shared her vision for the future of holistic programs.

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Dr. Francis, the mastermind behind the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program in Pittsburgh, PA shared how her personal belief system and the loss of her mother to cancer inspired her to create the program. She talked about the different services that are provided, the intake process, how cancer patients/survivors come into the program, as well as cost and insurance coverage. Dr. Francis also shared her vision for the future of holistic programs.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday and Thursday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Harvey Singer and Vicki Singer Wolf joined us on the show to share their stories behind the pink ribbon. Vicki was first diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in-situ at the age of 35. Following her third diagnosis, Vicki tested and found positive for the BRCA2 mutation. In 2008, Harvey experienced a sharp pain in his breast and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer as well. As a male breast cancer survivor in a very pink world, Harvey struggled to find information and support. Together, they co-founded HIS Breast Cancer.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday and Thursday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Harvey Singer and Vicki Singer Wolf joined us on the show to share their stories behind the pink ribbon. Vicki was first diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in-situ at the age of 35. Following her third diagnosis, Vicki tested and found positive for the BRCA2 mutation. In 2008, Harvey experienced a sharp pain in his breast and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer as well. As a male breast cancer survivor in a very pink world, Harvey struggled to find information and support. Together, they co-founded HIS Breast Cancer.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday and Thursday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Jennifer Keyser from Gilbert, AZ joined us in the podcast studio to share her story behind the pink ribbon. Jennifer talks about feeling a heaviness in her chest. She googled how to do a self-breast exam and found hard tissue in her breast. Her doctor told her not to worry and Jennifer didn’t but as time passed, she began experiencing pain. She was diagnosed with triple-positive inflammatory breast cancer at the age of 31. She talks about her treatment, her daughter, and her support system.

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New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Jennifer Keyser from Gilbert, AZ joined us in the podcast studio to share her story behind the pink ribbon. Jennifer talks about feeling a heaviness in her chest. She googled how to do a self-breast exam and found hard tissue in her breast. Her doctor told her not to worry and Jennifer didn't but as time passed, she began experiencing pain. She was diagnosed with triple-positive inflammatory breast cancer at the age of 31. She talks about her treatment, her daughter, and her support system.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Tina Martel, a 2-time breast cancer survivor, artist, and author from Alberta, Canada, joined us on the podcast today to share her story. She was initially diagnosed in 2011 and again in 2015. She shares the struggles that she faced within the healthcare system in Canada and how she had to become her own best advocate.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Tina Martel, a 2-time breast cancer survivor, artist, and author from Alberta, Canada, joined us on the podcast today to share her story. She was initially diagnosed in 2011 and again in 2015. She shares the struggles that she faced within the healthcare system in Canada and how she had to become her own best advocate.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Sonya Negley, Executive Director of METAvivor, joined us on the podcast. She talked about the mission of METAvivor and the importance of supporting research for stage IV breast cancer. Sonya shared the different programs available through the organization, such as the peer to peer support group and Sea to Sea for MBC. She also talked about different fundraising events and how you can get involved.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Sonya Negley, Executive Director of METAvivor, joined us on the podcast. She talked about the mission of METAvivor and the importance of supporting research for stage IV breast cancer. Sonya shared the different programs available through the organization, such as the peer to peer support group and Sea to Sea for MBC. She also talked about different fundraising events and how you can get involved.

For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com.

New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every Tuesday at noon Mountain Standard Time. Subscribe and listen weekly on your favorite podcast player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.