Breast Cancer Support Resources Go Way Beyond Treatment

What Susan G. Komen actually does — and how to access it all

Episode 315 of the Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs podcast, hosted by Kandas Rodarte | Gen X Growth Coach for Women Solopreneurs, titled "Breast Cancer Support Resources Go Way Beyond Treatment" was published on March 17, 2026 and runs 46 minutes.

March 17, 2026 ·46m · Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs

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Summary

Most women don't find out what breast cancer support resources are available until they're already in crisis. In this episode, Kandas sits down with Gretchen Awad, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio and Detroit, for an honest conversation about what Komen actually does on the ground — and how to access it. Full show notes + resources: https://kandasrodarte.com/315 Gretchen walks through Komen's four pillars — advocacy, research, financial assistance, and community education — and explains how to get help regardless of your zip code or financial situation. She's joined by Dr. Michelle D. Clark, a breast cancer survivor and board member for Susan G. Komen Detroit, whose own story brings the human side of everything Komen exists to do. Because this is Gratitude Geek, we also dig into something the medical community rarely talks about — how gratitude functions as a survival tool when your world has been turned upside down. This episode is part of Podcasthon, an international movement where podcasters around the globe spotlight their charity of choice during the same week. Resources mentioned: https://komen.org https://cancer.org https://podcasthon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices