Pink Power Walk Mondays
by Persharon Dixon
Pink Power Walk Mondays is a weekly podcast for October, breast cancer awareness month, focused on women of color. The “Black Breasts Matter” series is designed to provide accurate information on the best care for black women, elucidate the specific risks facing black women, share evidence-based data about why black women are dying and how we can help each other survive, and to honor the stories of resilience of our sister survivors and fighters who are on the journey. You will want to listen on your Monday walks as you add this simple exercise as part of your breast cancer prevention plan.
Episodes
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Episode-4 Why are We Dying....Still? The struggle for black women.
In this episode I will interview Dr. Leslie Holmes who is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with over 25 years experience. She has treated numerous black women with breast disease and will help me explore the socioeconomic factors affecting the breast cancer rate in black women.
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“Touch the Black Breast”
In this episode I will interview the CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, Ms. Rickie Fairley. Rickie will share her heartwarming story of survival and her relentless work over the years to improve outcomes for black women diagnosed with breast cancer. Her new nonprofit organization is...
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Hold My Hand: The Mental Health Journey of a Breast Cancer Survivor and how friendships can help.
In this episode I interview Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes and awarding winning author, writer and life coach who happens to be the daughter of a breast cancer survivor. She will share her personal story of the Mental health issues faced a by survivor, how she supported her mom, and how we can help others.
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Episode 1 - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: What’s the 411 on Mammogram Facilities?
This episode discusses the requirements that must be met in order to be a certified mammogram facility. This information is important to garuntee the best possible care and likelihood of early detection.
About this show
Pink Power Walk Mondays is a weekly podcast for October, breast cancer awareness month, focused on women of color. The “Black Breasts Matter” series is designed to provide accurate information on the best care for black women, elucidate the specific risks facing black women, share evidence-based data about why black women are dying and how we can help each other survive, and to honor the stories of resilience of our sister survivors and fighters who are on the journey. You will want to listen on your Monday walks as you add this simple exercise as part of your breast cancer prevention plan.
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Persharon Dixon
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