On this episode, Westray Corradine joined me on the podcast to share her story behind the pink ribbon. In 2011, at the age of 36, Westray was diagnosed with stage IV invasive ductal carcinoma after finding a lump on her back. Westray shared her course of treatments, as well as some of the complications and side effects that she experienced. She shared the current status of the cancer, as well as her treatments, and offered some advice for others who are battling stage IV breast cancer.

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Becky Braun, a hometown friend since kindergarten, joined me on the podcast to share her breast cancer story. She was 36 when she was diagnosed with DCIS. Her diagnosis of breast cancer came a short 2 months after her mom had passed away from breast cancer. Becky shared her family history of breast cancer, with no link to a gene mutation. She openly shared her course of treatments, as well as the complications that she experienced. She also talks about the importance of a good medical team.

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Sharon Henifin is a 26-year breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in 1993 at the age of 40. She shares her own breast cancer experience and how helping other women inspired her to co-found Breast Friends to support survivors and to teach family and friends how to support their loved ones. More recently, Sharon and a friend, Melissa, co-founded Breast Advocates International, which supports women in underserved countries in the hopes of reducing the mortality rate from breast cancer.

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Dr. Catalina Lawsin, also known as The Intimacy Doc, joined me on the podcast to talk about sex! Through her research and work, she discovered that relationships are core to who we are and how we experience life. She realized that those facing something such as cancer struggled with relationships and intimacy but these issues are not addressed in the field of oncology. She talks about some of the complications experienced by cancer survivors and offers some strategies on how to address some of these concerns.

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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Dr. Catalina Lawsin, also known as The Intimacy Doc, joined me on the podcast to talk about sex! Through her research and work, she discovered that relationships are core to who we are and how we experience life. She realized that those facing something such as cancer struggled with relationships and intimacy but these issues are not addressed in the field of oncology. She talks about some of the complications experienced by cancer survivors and offers some strategies on how to address some of these concerns.

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.

My guest on this episode is Lisa Schlager, the Vice President of Community Affairs and Public Policy for Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE). Lisa shares the history of FORCE, a non-profit organization founded in 1999 by Sue Friedman as an online support system for those diagnosed with hereditary cancers. Lisa shares some of the unique implications of hereditary gene mutation/cancer, the importance of testing, and how FORCE supports those with hereditary cancer.

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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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On this episode, Ann Allen joined me on the podcast. Ann is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Reiki Master, and owner of Heal Your Grief – Heal Your Life. Ann talks about the meaning of grief and loss. She shares the misconceptions related to the stages of grief and unrealistic timelines to get over grief. Ann provides strategies for individuals to heal their grief in order to move forward and ways to support someone else who may be grieving.

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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On this episode, Ann Allen joined me on the podcast. Ann is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Reiki Master, and owner of Heal Your Grief - Heal Your Life. Ann talks about the meaning of grief and loss. She shares the misconceptions related to the stages of grief and unrealistic timelines to get over grief. Ann provides strategies for individuals to heal their grief in order to move forward and ways to support someone else who may be grieving.

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.

My guest on today’s podcast is Teri Bode, a 20-year breast cancer survivor and a previous Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader. Teri was diagnosed with stage 1 ductal carcinoma in 2000 at the age of 31. Two years later, she was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in the same breast. Nine years later, Teri was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She shares her journey through each diagnosis, the impact of a stage IV diagnosis, and how she continues to hold onto hope, sunshine, and happiness.

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

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Lymphedivas President, Josh Levin, was my guest on today’s podcast. He talked about what lymphedema is and some potential risk factors for developing the disease. He shared his sister, Rachel’s, experience with breast cancer and lymphedema, which led to the creation of Lymphedivas. Josh carries on his sister’s legacy through the company, which focuses on education and providing choice and options for those experiencing lymphedema. They offer individualized and trendy compression garments.

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