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Behind the Pink Ribbon
by Melissa Adams
***This show is no longer being produced, however we are keeping it online as a resource to the many newly diagnosed. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions.***Breast cancer is more than the pink ribbon that symbolizes the disease; it is not pink nor is it pretty. It can be a messy, devastating, life-altering, and lonely journey. The women and men represented by the pink ribbon may have the same disease, but everyone’s story is different. Behind the Pink Ribbon is a weekly podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of breast cancer survivors to uncover the reality of what lies behind the pink ribbon. We bring on experts in oncology, genetics, plastic surgery, nutrition, and more to provide information on topics specific to breast cancer. We also bring on organizations that offer resources, services, and support to breast cancer survivors and their caregivers. This podcast will bring you stories of inspiration and hope, and a remin
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Tracy Milgram | BRCAStrong
Tracy Milgram is my guest on this episode. She is the founder of BRCAStrong, a non-profit organization, supporting women facing breast and/or ovarian cancer regardless of a known genetic mutation. Tracy shared her journey of finding out that she had a genetic mutation at a young age, how that...
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Becky Horn | Pretty in Pink
My guest on this week’s episode is Becky Horn. She is the Executive Director at Pretty in Pink Foundation. She joined me to share the history, vision, and mission of Pretty in Pink. For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com. New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are…
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Monica Castillo | Paying Homage
Monica Castillo joined me on this week’s episode to share her personal story Behind the Pink Ribbon. She was diagnosed with stage 2B, triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma in 2015 at the age of 38. Monica talked about her family history of cancer, finding the lump, and her course of…
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Kristen Grider | Weight Off My Chest
Kristen Grider joined me on this week’s episode of Behind the Pink Ribbon to share her story. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2017 at the age of 31 years old following a self-breast exam. Kristen talked about her diagnosis, coming to peace with having breast cancer before the...
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Cheryl Wohlgemuth | Diagnosis Rollercoaster
My guest on this week’s episode is Cheryl Wohlgemuth from Alberta, Canada. In October 2012, she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 50 after a rollercoaster ride to get a final diagnosis. Cheryl was told she had breast cancer, then told that she didn’t, then told that she...
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Thriving… in the Face of Breast Cancer
This week, I am joined by Dr. Catalina Lawsin, Lori Marini, and Stephanie McLeod-Estevez to talk about our upcoming virtual retreat series, Thriving…in the face of breast cancer. Starting Saturday, February 6, 2021, this four-part experiential retreat will focus on a different theme each session,...
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Sharon Carlson | Long Trip Alone
Sharon Carlson, a 31 year breast cancer survivor, joined me on this episode to share her story behind the pink ribbon. Sharon was in her early 40s when she was diagnosed in 1989. She talked about find the lump, her diagnosis, the horribly tragic story of her primary doctor, her treatments, and…
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Rachel Mehl | The Best I Can
My guest on this episode is Rachel Mehl. She was first diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in February 2016, followed by a recurrence of not only ductal carcinoma but also a rare form of breast cancer, metaplastic breast cancer. Rachel was then diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in her...
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Kirby Lewis | An Daring Adventure
Kirby Lewis joined me on this episode of Behind the Pink Ribbon. He was diagnosed at the age of 52 with stage 2 breast cancer. He shared how he found the cancer, his course of treatment, and how he feels breast cancer saved his life. In 2016, Kirby had a recurrence of breast cancer that had...
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Shannon L. Puhalla, MD – Cancer and COVID-19
On this episode, Dr. Shannon Puhalla, medical oncologist and hematologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, joined us on the podcast to talk about the coronavirus and the influences on cancer treatments. She talked about the most critical population- those currently undergoing…
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Jeanine Patten-Coble | Little Pink Houses of Hope
Jeanine Patten-Coble is my guest on this week’s episode. She is an 11-year breast cancer survivor and founder of Little Pink Houses of Hope. In 2009, at the age of 39, Jeanine was diagnosed with stage 3, HER2 invasive ductal carcinoma. Jeanine shared her story behind the pink ribbon from…
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Tanika Taylor | Pink Heart Foundation
Tanika Taylor, Founder of the Pink Heart Foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, joined me on the podcast this week. Tanika shared her grandmother’s experience with breast cancer and talked about barriers to care and mistrust of the medical professionals within the African American community. She...
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Christine Corrigan | Again
Christine Corrigan is my guest on this episode. She shares her story as a two-time cancer survivor. Her initial diagnosis of cancer came as a teenager followed by a diagnosis of breast cancer thirty-five years later. Christine recently finished her book titled Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with...
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Mimi White | Linkage Beauty Movement
Mimi White is my guest on this week’s episode to share her story behind the pink ribbon. She was diagnosed at the age of 34 with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. She talked about her course of treatments and how through her journey, she was inspired to create the Linkage Beauty Movement in…
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Sonya Negley | METAvivor
Sonya Negley, Executive Director of METAvivor, joined us on the podcast. She talked about the mission of METAvivor and the importance of supporting research for stage IV breast cancer. Sonya shared the different programs available through the organization, such as the peer to peer support group…
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Kim Carew | Peace, Love, Tote
The episode this week is a reshare of the previous episode with Kim Carew, breast cancer survivor and founder of Peace, Love, Tote. Kim shared her story behind the pink ribbon including her treatments. Kim’s personal experience with chemo inspired her to found Peace, Love, Tote, a non-profit...
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Harvey Singer and Vicki Singer Wolf | HIS Breast Cancer
Harvey Singer and Vicki Singer Wolf joined me on the podcast to share their stories behind the pink ribbon. Vicki was first diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in-situ at the age of 35. Following her third diagnosis, Vicki tested and found positive for the BRCA2 mutation. In 2008, Harvey experienced…
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Kelly Thomas | 40 and Out!
My guest on this episode is Kelly Thomas. She was 33 years old when diagnosed with stage 3, triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma in January 2018. Kelly shared her story behind the pink ribbon from finding her lump, diagnosis, and treatments. We also talked about being diagnosed with breast...
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Elizabeth Cluff | Impact One
This week, I am resharing the episode with Elizabeth Cluff, founder of Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation. She talked about her personal journey through breast cancer in 2007, which provided the inspiration for the non-profit. As Elizabeth thought about her support system, she was haunted and...
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Janet Lindell | I’m Not Done
Janet Lindell, a fellow Edinboro University alum, joined me on this week’s episode to share her story behind the pink ribbon. She was diagnosed with stage 3C, infiltrating ductal carcinoma in November 2010 at the age of 35. Janet shared how she found the cancer, her course of treatment following...
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Nikki Speer | Redefined Courage
This week, I am resharing the episode with Nikki Speer from Redefined Courage in hopes of helping the organization reach their fundraising goals. Redefined Courage provides post-mastectomy shirts and other goodies to breast cancer patients at no cost. They are hosting their annual gala on…
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Hannah Dekker Keels | Living Hope
My guest on today’s episode is Hannah Dekker Keels. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 42 in August 2016. Following her initial treatment, she received another diagnosis a year later. After approximately two and a half years, Hannah was again diagnosed for a third time with yet...
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Jennifer Kehm | Never Miss an Appointment
Jennifer Kehm, co-founder of the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (YWBCAF) and the Development Director at Cancer Caring Center in Pittsburgh, PA, joined me on the podcast today to share her story behind the pink ribbon. We talked about her diagnosis and treatments, as well as...
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Lori Marini | All the Feels
My guest on this episode is Lori Marini. She is a coach and the podcast host of Conversations with Courageous Cancer Warriors. Lori was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma and DCIS in June 2017 at the age of 41. Lori was working in the field of oncology as a tumor expert and with…
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Heather Keller | Chemo Barbie
Heather Keller joined me on this week’s episode. She created an award-winning solo show, Chemo Barbie, about her breast cancer journey. She has traveled internationally to perform her show. Heather was diagnosed with stage 1, triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma at the end of 2015. She…
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Tandy Pryor| Our Superpower
My guest on this episode is Tandy Pryor. She was diagnosed with stage 1 lobular breast cancer in July 2019 at the age of 57. She talked about her gut feeling that something was wrong, diagnostic testing, and her course of treatments. Tandy stressed the importance of listening to our guts and...
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Tara Cohen | Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets
My guest on this episode is Tara Cohen, the Director of Marketing at Lauren’s Hope. She was diagnosed with a BRCA2 mutation through 23 and Me. After repeated diagnostic testing that left her in a constant state of fear and anxiety, she opted for a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy that resulted…
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Emily Rich | Fertility Preservation
Emily Rich joined me on today’s episode to share her story behind the pink ribbon. In March 2019, at the age of 32, she was diagnosed with stage 1 encapsulated papillary carcinoma, a very rare form of breast cancer. Emily and her fiance had just moved cross country and were planning their wedding...
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Dr. Catalina Lawsin | Cancer and Dating
Dr. Catalina Lawsin, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, joined me on the podcast again to talk about cancer and dating. Dating and relationships are complicated in general but seem to be more so for those personally impacted by cancer. We talked about the pressure that cancer patients/survivors…
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Jennifer MacKenzie | Never the Same
Jennifer MacKenzie, a 3-year breast cancer survivor, joined me on the podcast today to share her story behind the pink ribbon. Jennifer was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 35. she talked about her diagnosis, treatments, and struggling with coming to terms that her...
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Stephanie McLeod-Estevez | Live Free
On this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez joined me on the podcast. She is a breast cancer survivor and an art therapist. At the age of 40, Stephanie was diagnosed with stage 3, triple-negative breast cancer. She also has a BRCA2 mutation. Stephanie shared her story behind the pink ribbon....
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Chris-Tia Donaldson | Silent Hum
My guest on this episode is Chris-Tia Donaldson, the Founder, and CEO of Thank God It’s Natural, which manufactures natural skin and hair care products. She is also the founder of the TGIN Foundation supporting underinsured women going through breast cancer. Chris-Tia was diagnosed with breast...
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Kimberly Schunn | Hooked on Fly Fishing
Kim Schunn is my guest on this episode. She was diagnosed in 2016 at the age of 45 with stage 3B inflammatory breast cancer. Kim talked about her course of treatments, as well as the complications from her treatments, and being diagnosed with stage 4. Kim shared her experience of finding her...
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Westray Corradine | Less Hair, Less Cancer
On this episode, Westray Corradine joined me on the podcast to share her story behind the pink ribbon. In 2011, at the age of 36, Westray was diagnosed with stage IV invasive ductal carcinoma after finding a lump on her back. Westray shared her course of treatments, as well as some of the...
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Becky Braun | Sisters, Not Twins
Becky Braun, a hometown friend since kindergarten, joined me on the podcast to share her breast cancer story. She was 36 when she was diagnosed with DCIS. Her diagnosis of breast cancer came a short 2 months after her mom had passed away from breast cancer. Becky shared her family history of…
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Sharon Henifin | Breast Advocates International
Sharon Henifin is a 26-year breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in 1993 at the age of 40. She shares her own breast cancer experience and how helping other women inspired her to co-found Breast Friends to support survivors and to teach family and friends how to support their loved ones.…
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Dr. Catalina Lawsin | Let’s Talk About Sex!
Dr. Catalina Lawsin, also known as The Intimacy Doc, joined me on the podcast to talk about sex! Through her research and work, she discovered that relationships are core to who we are and how we experience life. She realized that those facing something such as cancer struggled with relationships...
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Lisa Schlager | Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
My guest on this episode is Lisa Schlager, the Vice President of Community Affairs and Public Policy for Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE). Lisa shares the history of FORCE, a non-profit organization founded in 1999 by Sue Friedman as an online support system for those diagnosed with...
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Ann Allen | Heal Your Grief – Heal Your Life
On this episode, Ann Allen joined me on the podcast. Ann is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Reiki Master, and owner of Heal Your Grief – Heal Your Life. Ann talks about the meaning of grief and loss. She shares the misconceptions related to the stages of grief and...
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Teri Bode | Hope, Sunshine, and Happiness
My guest on today’s podcast is Teri Bode, a 20-year breast cancer survivor and a previous Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader. Teri was diagnosed with stage 1 ductal carcinoma in 2000 at the age of 31. Two years later, she was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in the same breast. Nine years later, Teri...
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Josh Levin | Lymphediva
Lymphedivas President, Josh Levin, was my guest on today’s podcast. He talked about what lymphedema is and some potential risk factors for developing the disease. He shared his sister, Rachel’s, experience with breast cancer and lymphedema, which led to the creation of Lymphedivas. Josh carries…
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Cary Goldberg | Handful
Cary Goldberg joined me on the podcast. She was diagnosed with late-stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. Cary talked about knowing something was wrong for several years but thought it was a blocked milk duct. She talks about her diagnosis, treatments, and decision to remain flat. Cary talks about...
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Robyn Towt | Breast Implant Safety Alliance
Today’s guest is Robyn Towt, a two-time cancer survivor and co-founder of the Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA). Robyn was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in her 20’s and then breast cancer 20 years later. She openly shares her experience with breast implants that led her into patient…
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Dr. Leslie Cole | Emotional Freedom Technique
Dr. Leslie Cole, a board-certified physician in internal medicine, as well as addiction medicine, is my guest on today’s podcast. She shares her story behind the pink ribbon. Dr. Cole openly shared her struggles with anxiety and developing an irrational fear that her husband would die of cancer....
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Melissa Robman | Lemons to Lemonade
Melissa Robman was 39 when she was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. She found her cancer after her new puppy repeated stepped on her breast and she felt a lump. Melissa talked about the marathon diagnostic testing she had all in the same day, as well as her course of treatment.…
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Kim Afanador | Bad Genes from an Estranged Father
On this episode, my paternal cousin, Kim Afanador, shared her story. In 2017, Kim tested positive for the BRCA2 mutation. Kim was not told that a genetic mutation was discovered in the family until approximately 10 years after I was personally tested. She opens up about her feelings of having a...
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Lori Godfrey | A Sign from God
Lori Godfrey from Portland, Oregon joined us on the podcast. Lori was diagnosed with stage 3B invasive ductal carcinoma in 2007. She noticed changes in her breast, which were ultimately dismissed. Three months later, she felt a lump on her ribs, which she felt was a sign from God. Lori then...
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Meri Gibson | Better Together
Meri Gibson is our guest on this episode. She is the president of the IBCPC, the governing body for breast cancer paddlers around the globe. Meri shared her story of being a three-time cancer survivor- cervical, ovarian, and breast cancer. Meri talked about her treatments, distancing herself from...
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Masumi Goldman | Previvor
On this episode, Masumi Goldman joined us on the podcast. She is a previvor who opted for a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Masumi shares her the dramatic story of finding out a genetic mutation was present on the paternal side of her family but years later finding out that…
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Jen Rozenbaum | Reconstructing Life
Jen Rozenbaum from New York joined us on the podcast. Jen is a boudoir photographer, the podcast host of Shamelessly Feminine, and a breast cancer survivor. In July 2017, Jen was diagnosed at the age of 41 with stage 2 invasive lobular cancer. Jen shares her story behind the pink ribbon. She also...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
***This show is no longer being produced, however we are keeping it online as a resource to the many newly diagnosed. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions.***Breast cancer is more than the pink ribbon that symbolizes the disease; it is not pink nor is it pretty. It can be a messy, devastating, life-altering, and lonely journey. The women and men represented by the pink ribbon may have the same disease, but everyone’s story is different. Behind the Pink Ribbon is a weekly podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of breast cancer survivors to uncover the reality of what lies behind the pink ribbon. We bring on experts in oncology, genetics, plastic surgery, nutrition, and more to provide information on topics specific to breast cancer. We also bring on organizations that offer resources, services, and support to breast cancer survivors and their caregivers. This podcast will bring you stories of inspiration and hope, and a remin
HOSTED BY
Melissa Adams
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***This show is no longer being produced, however we are keeping it online as a resource to the many newly diagnosed. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions.***Breast cancer is more than the pink ribbon that symbolizes the disease; it is not pink nor...
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