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How to Support Someone With Breast Cancer with Jade Kendle Dec 09, 2019

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Jade Kendle, also known as “LipsticknCurls," joins today's episode to share her story supporting someone with breast cancer and the Know Your Girls campaign.

Special Guest: Jade Kendle.

How My Family History Inspired Me to Know My "Girls" with Charmaine Johnise Dec 02, 2019

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On this episode, special guest Charmaine Johnise shares how to better know your "girls," understand your family history, and understand your risk of breast cancer to make better informed choices. We’re going to help empower you to take an active role in decision-making about your health.

Special Guest: Charmaine Johnise.

Going Flat after Mastectomy with Katrin van Dam Nov 25, 2019

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For women facing mastectomy (the surgical removal of the entire breast), one of the biggest decisions is whether or not to undergo breast reconstruction. To tell us about her personal journey, and her decision not to undergo reconstruction, author Katrin van Dam joins the podcast.

Special Guest: Katrin Van Dam.

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Janet St. James Nov 18, 2019

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Although metastatic breast cancer is not currently curable, it can be treated. Today, it’s estimated that at least 154,000 people in the U.S. have Stage IV, or metastatic, breast cancer. Treatment focuses on ensuring a high quality of life, and living a better life, longer.

Today Janet St. James (longtime broadcast journalist, healthcare executive, public speaker, wife, mother of 3, and breast cancer patient) shares her story.

Special Guest: Janet St. James.

Emerging Areas of Research and Treatment with Josh Neman Nov 11, 2019

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Researchers are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat breast cancer. Advances over the last 40 years have increased survival and improved the quality of life for people diagnosed with breast cancer.

Josh Neman, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Physiology & Neuroscience and Member of the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, joins the podcast to share insight into promising new treatments and targeted therapies being developed.

Special Guest: Josh Neman.

Advice from My Personal Breast Cancer Journey with Monique Robinson Nov 04, 2019

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In this episode, special guest Monique Robinson shares real life stories and experiences as a patient and lessons learned.

Monique is an Afro-Latinx attorney, avid traveler and two-time breast cancer survivor. She lives with her husband and two dogs in Southern California. She hopes to be a resource to other young women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Special Guest: Monique Robinson.

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Episode 28: Clinical Trials May Be Your Best Option with Dr. Kathy Miller Oct 28, 2019

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Kathy Miller. Over the past 40 years, breast cancer treatment has greatly improved due to lessons learned through clinical trials. But for many people, the idea of clinical trials may seem daunting or risky. Today, we’ll learn the truth about clinical trials, and how to find options that best meet your needs.

Intro and outro music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod. The Real Pink podcast is hosted by Adam Walker, produced by Shannon Evanchec and owned by Susan G. Komen.

Special Guest: Kathy Miller.

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Susan G. Komen - MBC Week: Susan G. Komen is proud to launch the “MBC Fund” specifically designed to spur scientific discoveries and support those women and men living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, building on Komen’s $210 million investment in metastatic breast cancer research. For more information on the MBC Fund and how to support it, visit www.komen.org/MBC.

Helping Yourself through Healthy Living with Wendy Kozel Oct 21, 2019

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Wendy Kozel is a wife, mom, and a woman living with metastatic breast cancer. Wendy joins the podcast to share her story and how healthy living has played a role in her physical and mental health.

Special Guest: Wendy Kozel.

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Susan G. Komen - MBC Week: Susan G. Komen is proud to launch the “MBC Fund” specifically designed to spur scientific discoveries and support those women and men living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, building on Komen’s $210 million investment in metastatic breast cancer research. For more information on the MBC Fund and how to support it, visit www.komen.org/MBC.

What Happens When Your Breast Cancer Treatment Ends with Pam Kohl Oct 18, 2019

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This week on Real Pink we are hosting daily conversations about breast cancer that hides in the shadows: metastatic breast cancer (MBC).

In the US alone, MBC is expected to kill 42,000 people. This special episode, featuring Kelly Shanahan, is part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Special Guest: Pam Kohl.

Sponsored By:

Susan G. Komen - MBC Week: Susan G. Komen is proud to launch the “MBC Fund” specifically designed to spur scientific discoveries and support those women and men living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, building on Komen’s $210 million investment in metastatic breast cancer research. For more information on the MBC Fund and how to support it, visit www.komen.org/MBC.

Living with MBC with Jerri Johnson Oct 17, 2019

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This week on Real Pink we are hosting daily conversations about breast cancer that hides in the shadows: metastatic breast cancer (MBC).

In the US alone, MBC is expected to kill 42,000 people. This special episode, featuring Jerri Johnson, is part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Special Guest: Jerri Johnson.

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