Breast Cancer Special: Cancer Prevention, Rural Health, & Advocacy featuring Physical Therapist Dr. Dawn Muci

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative!  “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time."Knowledge is power and so is having a support system and understanding the importance of advocacy. Throughout October we've been highlighting this theme by sharing personal testimonies related to breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  We release new episodes every on TMI Tuesdays at 10am. You can find us on all your favorite podcast apps and YouTube.In this episode we hear from Physical Therapist, Dr. Dawn Muci from Saint Petersburg, Florida as she shares the story of:- Her mother who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer twice- The challenges of navigating the rural healthcare system- Her personal diagnosis of high risk breast cancer at age 27- Her experience as an advocate with world renowned Susan G. KomenConnect with Dawn here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dawn-muci-doran-dpt-scs-mtc-mspt-atc-cscs-a1634941American Cancer Society Recommendations-https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.htmlGrief Share- https://www.griefshare.org/The National Rural Health Association- https://www.ruralhealth.us/Breast cancer chemoprevention: Drugs that reduce risk via the Mayo Clinic-https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/in-depth/breast-cancer/art-20045353Learn more about Susan G. Komen- Become an advocate https://www.komen.org/how-to-help/advocacy/- Black women and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/blog/black-history-month-2023/-Hispanic women and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/blog/dr-amelie-ramirez-hispanic-women-shouldnt-be-dying-at-higher-rates/-Asian women and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/blog/during-asian-american-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-prioritize-your-health/-Breast Cancer and the culture https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/race-ethnicity/-Men and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/facts-statistics/male-breast-cancer/-Find a walk near you https://www.komen.org/how-to-help/attend-events/race-for-the-cure/Stay in touch!Email: [email protected]  Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ Thank you for tuning in!Disclaimer*This show is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed are our opinions alone, they are not a representation of any of our affiliations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should seek medical attention and medical guidance from your healthcare provider. If you’re having a physical emergency you can call 911 and if you’re having a mental health emergency you can call 988.Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org