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This week we focus on breast cancer awareness and it's start in 1985 by former First Lady Betty Ford when she launched a call for action for women across the country by making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  And her leadership and legacy for women's health still continues today 37 years later. 

We have a very special guest, Cancer Survivor, Cancer Warrior and Mentor, Liz Ciardi.  Liz has faced and survived cancer multiple times and has made it her life's mission to mentor newly diagnosed women. Liz brings knowledge, support, comfort and options to many women by sharing her story.  Women Mentoring other women is so important and maybe never more so than when dealing with a Cancer diagnosis. Liz has mentored countless women over the years to ensure they feel empowered and know all their treatment options. Liz shares the importance of early detection, the benefits of using teaching hospitals, and encouraging women to take charge of their own treatment plans.

Co-Host Ellen, also a cancer Survivor and Cancer Warrior shares her story of early detection and treatment.  Ellen also honors her mother's brave but short battle with cancer that took her from us way too early.

Breast Cancer will directly affect 1 in 8 women but indirectly affects us all.  Liz shares how her own mentor, Julia Tomasovich, helped her through her first diagnosis of Breast Cancer while Julia was in Stage 4 with Breast Cancer herself.  Julia inspired Liz to become the Cancer Mentor she is today.  On October 26 each year Julia's family and friends gather in her favorite Mexican restaurant to celebrate her amazing legacy.

This week's obsessions:
Tish: Mobile Breast Cancer screening vans - they are in your neighborhoods, ladies!
Ellen: Vital Proteins Collagen creamer for hair and nails.

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