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Let's Talk About Your Breasts

Dorothy Gibbons, CEO & Cofounder
Breast Cancer
The Rose
Mammograms
The Rose Breast Center Of Excellence
Women's Health
The Rose Breast Center
Healthcare Access
Mental Health
Community Support
Early Detection
Self-Care
Breast Cancer Awareness
Patient Navigation
Self-Advocacy
Shrimp Boil
Mammography
Health Insurance
Healthcare
Mammogram
Houston

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

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Latest Episodes

Brandi manages the tennis pro shop at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy, the club behind Pretty in Pink, an annual golf and tennis fundraiser that raised $22,000 for The Rose in a single day. She had insurance, a routine mammogram, and no reason to ex... more

An afternoon of yard work changed her life.

Uninsured and discovering she had breast cancer, 37-year-old Ana Henriquez talks about her challenges and what it took to survive. With raw honesty, she dives into the emotional toll of losing her hair, s... more

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Safiya felt a lump at 36, had no insurance, and almost didn't know where to turn. Thankfully, a referral brought her to The Rose, where our patient navigation team helped her qualify for breast cancer treatment and got her first appointment at MD And... more

Ginger Clark shares her personal journey battling breast cancer. Despite the challenges, she expresses gratitude and highlights the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. The episode also delves into rural healthcare issues, emphas... more

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Brandi Blankenship
Manager of the Tennis Pro Shop at Willow Fork Country Club
Willow Fork Country Club, Pretty in Pink beneficiary
Episode: Insured and Still Facing a $5,000 Biopsy Bill
Ana Henriquez
Survivor, real estate agent, young woman diagnosed with breast cancer during COVID-19
Survivor, advocate
Episode: An Afternoon That Changed Everything
Safiyah Hill
Survivor and breast cancer advocate
The Rose patient navigator-supported journey
Episode: Faith, Chemo, and T-Shirts: A Survivor Who Refuses to Whisper
Susan Mele
Longtime artist with Art Park Players and staunch supporter of The Rose
Art Park Players; The Rose
Episode: Community Theater, Breast Cancer, and the Louise McBee Circle of Wreaths
Marilyn Sims
Attorney, CPA, and President of the Bill and Helen Crowder Foundation
Bill and Helen Crowder Foundation
Episode: Attorney, CPA, Philanthropist, and Breast Cancer Survivor: Marilyn Sims
Linda Petticrew
Breast cancer survivor and former executive assistant
Former executive assistant to multiple CEOs (various companies)
Episode: “Dying was not an Option,” a Survivor’s Story
Shannon McNair
Special events manager at The Rose
The Rose
Episode: Peace, Love, and The Rose - A Sneak Peek at Shrimp Boil 2026
Kim Roxie
Founder of LAMIK Beauty; breast cancer advocate
LAMIK Beauty
Episode: The Entrepreneur Who's Changing the Way the Black Community Talks About Breast Cancer
Felicia Kent
Survivor and advocate
The Rose (beneficiary and advocate)
Episode: Navigating Side Effects, Fear of Recurrence, and Life After Treatment

Hosts

Dorothy Gibbons
Host of the show; CEO and co-founder involved in The Rose-related breast cancer initiatives; long-running figure in The Rose Breast Center of Excellence.
Roxanne Hayford
Co-host, involved in The Rose communications and outreach; supports community storytelling and patient advocacy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • I Thoroughly Enjoy Each Episode

    I’m enjoying each podcast … for different reasons. The candid honesty of the guests is amazing … thanks Dorothy. You are a great host(ess).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoctorPeggyConnor
    United States3 years ago
  • I love Dr Dixie & the Rose

    I love Dr. Dixie & The Rose. It was so interesting to hear the stories. I look forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katy at 60
    United States3 years ago

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The show is strong on practical resources (screening access, navigation, mobile clinics) and community impact.
Hosts balance medical expertise with personal survivor stories, which resonates with listeners.
Guests are candid and authentic, making complex topics accessible.

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Insured and Still Facing a $5,000 Biopsy Bill
Q: So tell us how all that started. How did you get to us?
Brandi explains that after an inconclusive mammogram, an abnormal follow-up led to a biopsy. Insurance coverage was limited, so she sought guidance and ultimately connected with The Rose through a club member, which helped navigate costs and access care.
Attorney, CPA, Philanthropist, and Breast Cancer Survivor: Marilyn Sims
Q: Oh my goodness. So, Marilyn, when you discovered that you had breast cancer, let's go to that story.
Marilyn describes being shocked and surprised despite doing everything right, realizing her cancer was aggressive and progressed quickly, and deciding to face treatment head-on while maintaining work and personal responsibilities.
“Dying was not an Option,” a Survivor’s Story
Q: How did you manage work and caregiving during treatment?
I worked when I could and took chemo weeks off as needed; my employer and family were supportive, which made a huge difference in staying afloat.
“Dying was not an Option,” a Survivor’s Story
Q: What was it like being diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 and starting treatment so quickly?
It was overwhelming at first, but the medical team moved fast, I started chemo within days, and the proactive plan helped shrink the tumor and keep hope alive.
How The Rose's Mobile Mammograms Bring Screening to 45 Counties
Q: What makes mobile mammography different from a center, from your perspective as a technologist and a manager?
The primary differences are the focus on screenings, the moving nature of the vehicle, and the logistical challenges of equipment maintenance and daily QC in transit, though Shelly notes the personal connection with patients and ongoing clinical standards remain intact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Let's Talk About Your Breasts

What is Let's Talk About Your Breasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, discussions center on breast cancer, early detection, patient advocacy, and access to care. Topics frequently cover screening technologies, imaging advances, survivorship, holistic care, community outreach, and the role of nonprofits in reducing barriers for uninsured or underserved populations. A notable strength is blending medical expertise with personal survivor stories, community activism, and practical programs (mobile mammography, navigation services) that illuminate real-world pathways to care. The show often highlights cultural and linguistic accessibility, especially for Hispanic communities, and showcases how philanthropy and policy intersect with patient support. This combination provides listeners with actionab... more

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1. Brandi Blankenship
2. Ana Henriquez
3. Safiyah Hill
4. Susan Mele
5. Marilyn Sims
6. Linda Petticrew
7. Shannon McNair
8. Kim Roxie

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