PODCAST · health
Our Scars Speak
by Christina Miner
This platform provides a space for women and men who are breast cancer survivors and thrivers who desire to allow their mental and physical scars to speak openly about life before breast cancer, during, and now. Additionally, we are inviting caregivers to share their experience with supporting and loving their loved one(s) through this process because they have scars that must be respected and heard. Lastly, we are hearing from professionals about their journey to serving individuals with breast cancer, along with needed information to bring forth awareness.
Episodes
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63. Crystal Leach, Breast Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocate, CHEK2 Carrier, Peer Supporter with Sharsheret, & Proud Flattie
Crystal Leach is a breast cancer survivor, a passionate patient advocate, a CHEK2 carrier, and a proud flattie. She has dedicated herself to peer support with Sharsheret and shares her journey of resilience through life’s challenges. Crystal’s story is rooted in a past filled with struggles. Her...
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62. Amy Hartl, Survivor/BRCA1 Carrier, Oncology Massage & Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Amy Hartl is a remarkable breast cancer survivor, BRCA1+ carrier, and entrepreneur. She is Your Breast Cancer Self-Care Specialist™ Oncology Massage and Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, specializing in breast cancer recovery and survivorship. Her journey began at a young age,...
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61. Jennifer Thomas, Breast & Uterine Cancer Survivor, Advocate, Single Mother, & Deputy CMC w/ the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Jennifer Thomas is a Breast and Uterine Cancer Survivor, Advocate, Single Mother, and Deputy Case Management Coordinator with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. She is also the Here for The Girls, Inc. 2020 Calendar Ambassador for the month of July. Jennifer shares her story of being diagnosed with...
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60. LeTasha Robinson-Coleman, Breast Cancer Survivor, Minister, Doctor of Christian Counseling, Author, and Here for The Girls, Inc. 2024 Calendar Ambassador
Our guest is LeTasha Robinson-Coleman, Breast Cancer Survivor, Minister, Doctor of Christian Counseling, Author, and Here for The Girls, Inc. 2024 Calendar Ambassador (Ms. July). She explains her scars from foster care that attempted to impact her journey with breast cancer. LeTasha learned that...
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59. Alli (Breast Cancer Survivor) and Brian Uniatowski, Breast Cancer Advocates, Certified Pilates Instructors, & Founders of The Pilates Script
Our guests are Alli and Brian Uniatowski. Alli is a breast cancer survivor, and both of them are Breast Cancer Advocates, Certified Pilates Instructors, and Founders of The Pilates Script. Alli shares her story about living life as an interior designer and transitioning into a certified pilates...
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58. Mathias Coronell, an 11-year-old Proud Latino, Exceptional Honor Roll Student, Artist, & Breast Cancer Advocate
Our guest is Mathias Coronell, an 11-year-old Proud Latino, Honor Roll Student, Artist, & Breast Cancer Advocate. He shares what life was like before he discovered his mother was a breast cancer survivor. Mathias expresses how this life-altering experience has changed his perspective on life. He...
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57. Ashley Johnson, Breast Cancer Thriver, Breast Implant Illness Survivor, Explanted to Aesthetic Flat Closure, Positive Mindset Coach & Entrepreneur
Our guest is Ashley Johnson, a Breast Cancer Thriver, Breast Implant Illness Survivor & Advocate who Explanted to Aesthetic Flat Closure & a Positive Mindset Coach & Entrepreneur. She shares her journey of finding breast cancer after adhering to her doctor's request to start checking her breasts....
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56. Pathy Valiente, Breast Cancer Survivor, Proud Latina Woman, Advocate for Early Detection, & 2024 Calendar Ambassador for Here for The Girls, Inc.
Our guest is Pathy Valiente, a Breast Cancer Survivor, Proud Latina Woman, Advocate for Early Detection, and 2024 Calendar Ambassador for Here for The Girls, Inc. (aka Ms. May). She shares her journey of moving from El Salvador away from all her family with her husband, who was an active-duty...
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55. Kristina Coccoluto, Inspirational Speaker, 3x World Major Marathoner, Melanoma Survivor, and Breast and Ovarian Cancer Previvor
Our guest is Kristina Coccoluto, Inspirational Speaker, 3x World Major Marathoner, Melanoma Survivor, and Breast and Ovarian Cancer Previvor. She shares her journey through seeing her mother go through breast cancer twice with the fear of knowing she carried a gene mutation. A diagnosis of…
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54. Samantha Haswell, an Integrative Health Dietitian & Outpatient Oncology Dietitian at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Our guest is Samantha Haswell, an Integrative Health Dietitian and Outpatient Oncology Dietitian at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Samantha shared her love for an integrative and holistic way of life surrounding nutrition and why she became a dietitian. She provided her knowledge…
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53. Bernardo Diaz, Program Development Manager from UCSF Patient & Family Cancer Support Center
Our guest is Bernardo Diaz, the Program Development Manager from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Patient & Family Cancer Support Center. Bernardo's journey from Peru to the United States in 2007 inspires us to continue progressing despite life's challenges. Additionally, he…
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52. Hikisha Harris, A Devout Christian Woman, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Chaplain Resident, & Founder of Gilod (God is Lord Over Diseases)
Our guest is Hikisha Harris, a Devout Christian Woman, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Chaplain Resident, and Founder of Gilod (God is Lord Over Diseases). Hikisha shared her experience of being diagnosed with diabetes as a youth and triple-negative breast cancer at...
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51. Nicole Rizzuto, a Kidney Cancer Survivor, Licensed Tattoo Artist specializing in Medical and Restorative Tattoos, Host of Alchemy Ink Podcast, & President of the Alliance of Medical Tattooing
Our guest is Nicole Rizzuto, a Kidney Cancer Survivor, Licensed Tattoo Artist specializing in Medical and Restorative Tattoos, Owner of NMR Tattoo, Host and Founder of Alchemy Ink Podcast, and President of the Alliance of Medical Tattooing. Nicole shared her journey through kidney cancer and her...
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50. Rori Zura, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Thriver, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist with an emphasis on Breast Cancer, and Founder and Owner of Foobs & Fitness
Our guest is Rori Zura, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Thriver, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist with an emphasis on Breast Cancer, and Founder and Owner of Foobs & Fitness. Rori shared what she says was life BC (before cancer) and (AC) after cancer. She recounted...
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49. Keith Ancrum, Caregiver, Retired Army First Sergeant Veteran, and President & Founder of Evelyn Ancrum Education Support System, Inc. (aka EAESSI), a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Our guest is Keith Ancrum, a compassionate caregiver, distinguished Retired Army First Sergeant Veteran, and the visionary President and Founder of Evelyn Ancrum Education Support System, Inc. (EAESSI), a beacon of hope as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. Keith courageously recounted his…
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48. Diandra Denier Fields, Thyroid & Breast Cancer Thriver, Carrier of FANCM Genetic Mutation, Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences w/ a Minor in Epidemiology, & Founder of Cancer Free Haven
Our guest today is Diandra Denier Fields, a true survivor who has triumphed over thyroid and breast cancer while also being a carrier of the FANCM genetic mutation. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her 12-year journey with cancer, Diandra's determination never wavered. She shares…
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47. Dr. Gina Poe, Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient, Caregiver, Neuroscientist & Professor at UCLA
Our guest is Dr. Gina Poe, a Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient, Caregiver, & the University of California Los Angeles Professor & Neuroscientist. Dr. Poe shares her experience of caring for her mother, who had triple-negative breast cancer. She explains how her mother's breast cancer…
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46. Linarda Brown, Christian, Breast Cancer Survivor, Advocate, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Member, and Diversity & Inclusion Specialist at McGuireWoods LLP
Our guest is Linarda Brown, a Christian, Stage 2 HER2 Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Advocate, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Member, and Diversity & Inclusion Specialist at McGuireWoods LLP. Linarda shared her breast cancer journey and how her faith in God guided her through every obstacle.…
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45. Debbie Feese, HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Survivor Diagnosed at 63 years old & Recipient of a Double Mastectomy and Aesthetic Flat Closure
Our guest is Debbie Feese, a HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Survivor Diagnosed at 63 years old and Recipient of a Double Mastectomy and Aesthetic Flat Closure. Debbie shared why she referred to her breast cancer story as a "trip" instead of a "journey." She elaborated on her dynamic medical team at...
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44. Aubrey Glencamp, Proud Husband & Father, Obstacle Racer, and an African American Male HER2-Positive Stage 2 Breast Cancer Survivor
Our guest is Aubrey Glencamp, Proud Husband & Father, Obstacle Racer, and an African American Male HER2-Positive Stage 2 Breast Cancer Survivor. Aubrey shares truthful insight about having breast cancer as a male entering testing centers that were accustomed to primarily servicing women.…
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43. Dr. Constance Visovsky, Professor & Director of the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida & Principal Investigator of the B-HAPI Study
Our guest is Dr. Constance Visovsky, a Professor and Director of the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida and Principal Investigator of the B-HAPI Study. She explains the B-HAPI Study, which researches chemotherapy-induced neuropathy along with other issues that may affect women...
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42. Keira Kotler, Breast Cancer Thriver, Artist and CEO & Founder of Everviolet
Our guest is Keira Kotler, Breast Cancer Survivor and CEO & Founder of Everviolet. Keira shares her breast cancer journey that she received ten years after having thyroid cancer. She explained her challenges with finding a bra after reconstruction surgery, which made her inquire if she was the…
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41. Caroline Plank, Previvor, BRCA 2 Carrier, Certified Holistic Coach, and Raod Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Run Coach
Our guest is Caroline Plank, Previvor, BRCA 2 Carrier, Certified Holistic Coach, and Raod Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Run Coach. Caroline revisits her family history of cancer, which led them to test for gene mutations. She stresses the significance of advocating for ourselves and...
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40. Bethany Webb, Stage 4 Breast Cancer Thriver, Mindset Coach, & Author of “My Guru Cancer”
Our guest is Bethany Webb, a Stage 4 Breast Cancer Thriver, Mindset Coach, and Author of “My Guru Cancer.” Bethany shares her breast cancer story and how she utilized her knowledge of mindfulness to alter her mindset towards her diagnosis. Bethany started her mindset journey during her first...
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39. Deborah Newsom, Breast Cancer Survivor, Attorney, & Owner of Newsom Law Firm
Our guest is Deborah Newsom, a Breast Cancer Survivor, Attorney with expertise in social security disability and estate planning, and Owner of Newsom Law Firm. Deborah shares the lows and highs of her life, which transformed her into the woman she is today. She explains her breast cancer journey...
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38. Shirley Von Raesfeld, 2023 Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor, Flattie, & Military Spouse
Our guest is Shirley Von Raesfeld, 2023 Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor, Flattie, and Military Spouse. She is sharing her breast cancer journey as a military spouse and mom who was misdiagnosed and flat-denied while asking for no reconstruction of implants or flaps. Shirley explains that she...
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37. Jeanelle Adams, Breast Cancer Thriver Diagnosed at 33 with Stage 3 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer & Advocate for Black & Brown Women
Our guest is Jeanelle Adams, a Breast Cancer Thriver Diagnosed at 33 with Stage 3 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and Advocate for Black and Brown Women. She explains having symptoms at the age of 30, but doctors were not providing her with testing to rule out breast cancer. Everyone continued to...
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36. Yvette Mercer, a God-fearing Breast Cancer Survivor, Advocate for Second Opinions, & 2023 Calendar Ambassador for Here for The Girls, Inc.
Our guest is Yvette Mercer, a God-fearing Breast Cancer Survivor, 2023 Calendar Ambassador for Here for The Girls, Inc., and a fierce Advocate for seeking Second Opinions. Yvette shared her journey of becoming vulnerable and receiving support from others as she underwent treatment. She explained...
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35. Jacqueline Evans, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Advocate, and Founder of the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Pink Is My Power Color African American Women Breast Cancer Organization
Our guest is Jacqueline Evans, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Advocate, and Founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization Pink Is My Power Color African American Women Breast Cancer Organization. Jacqueline shared about being diagnosed in 2018 with Triple Negative Breast Cancer stage…
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34. Angela Washington, Breast Cancer Survivor, 2023 Calendar Ambassador for November, and an Advocate on the Embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee with Here for the Girls, Inc.
Our guest is Angela Washington, a Breast Cancer Survivor, 2023 Calendar Ambassador for November, and an Advocate on the Embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee with Here for the Girls, Inc. She shares being a caregiver for her mother and other family members as they were diagnosed...
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33. Vanessa Spurlock, Breast Cancer Warrior, Notary, Advocate, & Author
Our guest is Vanessa Spurlock, a Breast Cancer Warrior, Notary, Advocate, and Author. She shares how her breast cancer journey changed her from being the one to take care of everyone to allowing others to care for her. This continual growth through her relationship with God and her inner self...
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32. Jaclyn, BRCA 1 Gene Carrier, Previvor, Flattie, and Patient Advocate
Our guest is Jaclyn, a BRCA 1 Gene Carrier, Previvor, Flattie, and Patient Advocate. She shares her journey about choosing a double mastectomy and aesthetic flat closure as a previvor. Also, Jaclyn explains how being Jewish is linked to being at high risk for breast cancer. Throughout the...
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31. Dr. Leslie Waltke, a Cancer Physical Therapy Specialist and Founder of The Recovery Room
Our guest is Dr. Leslie Waltke, a Cancer Physical Therapy Specialist and Founder of The Recovery Room on Facebook and YouTube. She shared information about lymphedema and what patients should know about physical therapy after various breast cancer surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Waltke stresses the...
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30. Priti Shah, MD, Radiologist, Medical Director of Breast Imaging with VCU Health System
Our guest, Priti Shah, MD, Radiologist and Medical Director of Breast Imaging with VCU Health System, shared her passion for radiology, the latest information about breast imaging, and the meaning of specific terminology. Dr. Priti Shah further explained that patients have every right to advocate...
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29. Valheria Sanchez, Media Producer, Collaborator of Project MTFM (Medical Tattooing Following Mastectomy), and Independent Documentary Filmmaker of "Ink Therapy"
Our guest is a Media Producer, Collaborator of Project MTFM (Medical Tattooing Following Mastectomy), and Independent Documentary Filmmaker of "Ink Therapy," Valheria Sanchez. She shares how her passion for photography began while living in her homeland, Venezuela. Valheria explains her…
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28. René Bowditch & Mary Beth Gibson, Breast Cancer Survivors, Best Friends & Founders of Here for the Girls, Inc.
Our guests, René Bowditch and Mary Beth Gibson, Breast Cancer Survivors, Best Friends, Advocates, and The Founders of Here for the Girls, Inc., share their breast cancer journeys, how they became best friends, and what led them to form a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to meet the psychosocial...
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27. Tara Council, Breast Cancer Survivor, Military Wife, Educator, Mom, & Surrogacy Advocate
Tara Council, Breast Cancer Survivor, Military Wife, Educator of 3rd Graders, Mom, Aspiring Author, and Surrogacy Advocate, shares her breast cancer journey and what led her to become a fierce surrogacy advocate. Tara explains that at the time of diagnosis, she was in her early thirties with a...
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26. Luan Lawrenson-Woods, DIEP Flap Recipient, Sydney, Australian Patient Advocate, and Podcaster of Rewritten Me, & Founder of BRA-va Art
Luan Lawrenson-Woods, DIEP Flap Recipient, Sydney, Australian Patient Advocate, and Podcaster of Rewritten Me, which is Australia's first podcast regarding reconstruction after mastectomy and Founder of BRA-va Art, shares her breast cancer journey and what led her to become a tenacious advocate....
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25. Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, Board Certified Breast & Gynecologic Medical Oncologist & Podcaster of Interlude, Shares Tips For Consultation, Treatments, Clinical Trials, & The Latest News In Oncology
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, MD, Board Certified Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncologist and Podcaster of Interlude, shares her story of becoming a physician and what her title means. She provides consultation tips, treatment options, clinical trials, and the latest oncology news. Additionally, Dr....
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24. Tonja Ancrum, 3-time breast cancer survivor, Retired Army Veteran Soldier (Master Sergeant), Advocate, Author, & Co-Founder of EAESSI Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
Tonja Ancrum shares her breast cancer story as a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Retired Army Soldier(Master Sergeant), Gulf War Veteran, Patient Advocate, Author, Child of God, and co-founder of the Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems, Inc. (aka EAESSI). Tonja shares how she was first…
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23. Vanessa Cook Shares Her Breast Cancer Story As A Flattie, Advocate, & Owner of Joyful Clayccessories
Vanessa Cook shares her breast cancer story as a flattie, advocate, and Owner of Joyful Clayccessories. Vanessa explains how she was misdiagnosed with having cysts after her first mammogram, which led to an ultrasound. Shortly after that appointment, she began to experience symptoms. Later, she…
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22. Kristin Sage, LPC, LMFT, Survivor, Advocate, & Owner of Sage Counseling & Consulting, Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
Kristin Sage shares her journey of being diagnosed at age 32 and having a misdiagnosis that gave her six months to live. Kristin is an advocate who stresses the importance of self-advocacy and seeking additional opinions if the person feels uncomfortable with their medical treatment. While...
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21. Mimi Frazier Shares Her Breast Cancer Story & Journey As Founder of Linkage Beauty Movement, LLC
Mimi Frazier shares her breast cancer story and advocacy work that led her to be the founder of Linkage Beauty Movement, LLC. Mimi was diagnosed with breast cancer at stage 3b at 33 years old. She is a proud flattie who contended with the disease and body image issues within her treatment…
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20. Gina Lamanna Shares Her Breast Cancer Story & Journey As Founder of The Fondle Project
Gina Lamanna, the founder of The Fondle Project and breast cancer thriver, shares her experience as an advocate for herself as she sought a second and third opinion after being told she did not have breast cancer. Also, she shares about deciding to have an explant after recognizing breast implant...
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19. April Stearns Shares Her Breast Cancer Story & Journey As Founder of Wildfire Magazine
April Stearns, the founder of Wildfire Magazine and breast cancer survivor, shares her experience of HER2-positive breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, including an ultrasound, biopsy, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment. Also, she shares the mental trauma she experienced through having…
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18. Breast Cancer Survivor Bret Miller & Mother Peggy Miller Founders of Male Breast Cancer Happens
Breast cancer survivor Bret Miller shares his story about finding a lump at age 17 but not being diagnosed until his early twenties. Peggy Miller is Bret's mother and was his caregiver during his treatment process. She shares her experience with aiding him with ensuring adequate medical…
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17. Tattoo Artist & Owner of Empower Tattoo Stacie Becker & Collaborator of Project MTFM
Tattoo Artist and Owner of Empower Tattoo, Stacie Becker, shares her journey to becoming an artist and an advocate with the breast cancer community. She will also share information about her collaboration with Project Medical Tattooing Following Mastectomy, also known as Project MTFM, a research...
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16. Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont, MFA, PhD Shares Her Journey To Becoming The Know Your Lemons Foundation Founder
Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont, MFA, PhD, shares her journey to becoming the Know Your Lemons Foundation founder. She explains how the deaths of loved ones with breast cancer caused her to educate herself more about the disease. This pursuit of expanding her knowledge about breast cancer allowed...
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15. Kimberly Bowles Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey As A Flattie & The Founder Of Not Putting On A Shirt
Kimberly Bowles shares her breast cancer journey as a flattie and her advocacy work. She explains the journey to receiving aesthetic flat closure after being denied the first time. Kimberly shares how she founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Not Putting On A Shirt. Website:...
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14. Angela Hayes Shares Her Journey As A Patient & Caregiver During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Breast Cancer Survivor Angela Hayes shares her journey as a patient and caregiver to her dying mother while contending with the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela shares how she was able to mentally deal with various challenges that she was experiencing at once. Website: www.cminerllc.com Email Address:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This platform provides a space for women and men who are breast cancer survivors and thrivers who desire to allow their mental and physical scars to speak openly about life before breast cancer, during, and now. Additionally, we are inviting caregivers to share their experience with supporting and loving their loved one(s) through this process because they have scars that must be respected and heard. Lastly, we are hearing from professionals about their journey to serving individuals with breast cancer, along with needed information to bring forth awareness.
HOSTED BY
Christina Miner
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This platform provides a space for women and men who are breast cancer survivors and thrivers who desire to allow their mental and physical scars to speak openly about life before breast cancer, during, and now. Additionally, we are inviting caregivers to share their experience with supporting and...
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Our Scars Speak is created and hosted by Christina Miner.
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