During this mini-episode, hear from Theresa Einhorn, our Chair of the Board of Directors. Learn about how she met Dorothy and what attracted her to this position.

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Aeliya Jaffar’s story is both harrowing and inspiring.

She’s a former pharmacist who was diagnosed with breast cancer one year postpartum  during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As if that’s not enough heartache, her paternal grandmother passed away.

During this episode, Aeliya gets candid about her struggles, her triumphs, and she shares her story with an unflinching attitude of strength and heroism with a touch of humor.

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Deborah Wallace has shot photos of some of Houston’s most prominent women. But her success didn’t come without challenges.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer three separate times and because she had to keep working, she didn’t share her diagnosis. 

During this episode, you’ll learn why she did what she did, how she broke the news to her sons, and why she refuses to discuss with her doctors what’s happening with her body. 

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Ella Thomas has created quilts for The Rose for over twenty years. During this mini-episode, you’ll learn about her work, what she enjoys most about her creations, and how The Rose has personally impacted her life.

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Mike Martin is an inventor whose latest creation is The Coolin’ Curve.

As an ardent supporter of The Rose, he generously donates time on his yacht so members of our community can experience the peace and tranquility of the water. But Mike’s road to success as an inventor didn’t come without struggle.

He battled addiction while his infant granddaughter Emma fought cancer. After a stint in rehab, he emerged with a vision for changing the world. And he’s done just that.

During this episode, you’ll learn his story and how he plans to continue to make the world a better place.

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Meet Amanda Gujral.

As the Nurse Practitioner-Manager of The Rose’s Mammogram to Medical Home Program, she’s seen firsthand what a difference it makes when it comes to helping the uninsured woman get access to healthcare.

This program is only a couple of years old, yet has seen many success stories. You’ll hear them—including one involving a woman who immigrated on foot from Venezuela. 

Dorothy and Amanda also speak on how the program reaches women and how it offers more than breast healthcare.

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Shannon McNair is our Fundraising Manager. From bike rallies to bake sales, she and the fundraising team have seen it all and oftentimes all in a day’s work.

During this episode, you’ll hear fundraising stories, as well as a personal story of how cancer impacted someone close to her.

Indeed, every day at The Rose is rewarding, and Shannon summed it up with this quote: “I love what I’m doing. I love who I do it with. And I love who we do it for.”

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Join Dorothy as she touts the benefits of podcasting.

Since launching Let's Talk About Your Breasts, The Rose has expanded its reach to more people in more places. Which means more women served!

If you like this or any of our other episodes, please consider sharing with your family and friends, and/or leaving a short review on your platform of choice.

Learn more about The Rose HERE. 

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LaTreace Price-Gistard didn't know about The Rose when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She's convinced things would have ended up quite differently if she had.

During this episode, we talk about her breast cancer journey, the effects of her battle as it relates to her children, and how she ended up serving as a volunteer for The Rose.

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Marcella Herrera from the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center joins the show to talk about the ways their all-volunteer staff helps survivors thrive after fighting the battle of their lives.

During this episode, you'll learn about the wide array of programs offered, as well as the importance of having an empathetic shoulder to lean on (that's not a relative). And finally, Marcella tells Dorothy why providing support for survivors and their families could be the most important medicine.

Learn more about the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center here.

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