Real Pink

Breast cancer is rare in young women – fewer than 5 percent of breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. occur in women under 40. But when they are, they often add complexity surrounding fertility and starting or growing families. Here to share the story of how she is trying to expand her family following breast cancer treatment is Tammy Myers.

Special Guest: Tammy Myers.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

Researchers are working to develop new, more effective treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Adam Soloff joins the podcast to share his work on vaccines, including research funded by Susan G. Komen. This is part two of Dr. Soloff's interview.

Special Guest: Dr. Adam Soloff.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

What actually is a virus? What should people know about viruses? What about mutations? And how do vaccines work? There has been a lot of speculation surrounding these questions especially in regards to COVID-19. Dr. Adam Soloff joins the podcast to shed light on these topics and share his perspective as a Susan G. Komen career catalyst researcher with a background in viral immunology and emerging infectious diseases.

For more on Dr. Soloff, including a video and transcript of this episode visit:

Special Guest: Dr. Adam Soloff.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

Komen’s Breast Care Helpline can help provide information, social support and help with coping strategies related to anxiety or concerns during these uncertain times. Here to share some of the most common questions and concerns across the breast cancer community is Marissa Fors, Director of the Komen Breast Care Helpline.

To reach the Komen helpline call (1-877-465-6636) or email at [email protected].

Special Guest: Marissa Fors.

We must do everything we can to save lives. Now.

Special Guest: Leslie Mullins .

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

During this time of social isolation, clearing ourselves of mental toxicities for better mental attitude, health and wellness is important. Today's guest shares her story and perspective on physical and mental health. Summer Watson, a classical crossover artist who has great insights on positive attitude and mental health. Summer has performed around the world including Buckingham Palace and a Chinese audience of over 1.3 billion TV viewers.

Special Guest: Summer Watson.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

During this time of uncertainty, it is important for breast care patients and survivors to minimize risk of COVID-19. Oncology nurse Susan Brown offers tips on how to prioritize safety and protect physical and mental health.

Special Guest: Susan Brown.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

Dana Manciagli is a three-time breast cancer survivor and currently living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Her identical twin sister, Tracy, also battled breast cancer three times and cancer took her life in 2014. As a result of Dana’s experience as a patient, survivor, advocate, and caregiver, she is profoundly passionate about early detection, research advances, government funding and inspiring everyone touched with any type of cancer.

Special Guest: Dana Manciagli.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

In this special episode of More Than Pink, Nancy Brinker shares her story. “It’s going to be more than a race. It’s going to be an event for survivorship. It’s going to be an event where people can talk to one another openly and without shame and embarrassment. Share their journey’s. That’s really what it’s going to be.” - Nancy Brinker, describing the very first Race for the Cure

Special Guest: Nancy Brinker.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.

When a person exhibits symptoms of breast cancer or receives a diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming and scary. In some cases, they may even struggle to grasp, accept or acknowledge what is happening for a variety of reasons. When that person is someone that you care deeply about, it might be necessary to intervene to make sure your loved one gets the best possible care. Here today to tell us her family’s story is Earlina Green.

Special Guest: Earlina Green.

Sponsored By:

• Genentech: Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, pursues groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with breast cancer. Learn more at gene.com.