Best Susan G Komen Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 282: 2024 Susan G Komen Advocacy Summit 13:47

10d ago13:47

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This week, nearly 300 Susan G. Komen Center for Public Policy Advocates from across the country are coming together to call on federal lawmakers to help us bring an end to breast cancer. Joining me today are two of those advocates who will be in DC to talk about their experience as public policy advocates and share how you too can join in on using …

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Episode 284: Breast Care With Pride 21:45

3h ago21:45

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Happy Pride Month, ya’ll! If you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community, finding culturally responsive, affirming health care in general can be challenging. But when you add a breast cancer diagnosis or even finding a provider who understands the importance of screening for this community because of unique risks, it becomes even more daunting. Our gue…

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Episode 283: A Gateway to Empowerment: What to Know About Molecular Imaging 24:04

3d ago24:04

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Molecular imaging tests can offer comprehensive views of breast cancers, especially for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, and can help paint a clearer picture of the extent and characteristics of the cancer. This can then give doctors the ability to help guide treatment and evaluate response to treatment. Joining us on today’s show is D…

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Episode 281: Real Talk: Breast Cancer, It's A Family Affair 30:53

17d ago30:53

30:53

This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and survivors face every day. We’re talking openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be, from being diagnosed to selecting the right treatment plan, to living day to day with metastatic breast cancer, and life after…

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Episode 280: Things I Wish I Knew As A Young Survivor 29:53

28d ago29:53

29:53

The risk of getting breast cancer increases as you get older, but breast cancer can happen at any age. Today’s guest is Abby. Abby was diagnosed with Stage 3 luminal B invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer at the young age of 31 with no prior family history. She is mom of a 2-year-old, a DIYer and spends time trying to live a more simple, happy l…

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Episode 279: RERUN: Real Talk: Diagnosed During Pregnancy 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

This is Real Talk, a new podcast series where we’re going to break down the stigmas and feelings of embarrassment and talk openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be – from diagnosis, to treatment, to living with metastatic breast cancer, to life after treatment ends.  A breast cancer diagnosis can be life altering for women …

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Episode 278: Weathering the Emotional Storm of Breast Cancer 26:46

1M ago26:46

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It is common for people diagnosed with breast cancer to experience depression, anxiety, fear, and mental and emotional distress. Today’s guest was undergoing twice yearly screenings for breast cancer because her mother and aunt had previously been diagnosed. She was scheduled to leave 5 days later for a vacation, but then, Alecia Robinson was calle…

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Episode 277: Navigating Mental Health and Intimacy Through Breast Cancer 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Breast cancer affects everyone differently, but It is common for people diagnosed with breast cancer to experience depression, anxiety and mental or emotional distress. The support of family, friends, and others can help as you go through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Here today to help us navigate the toll that a breast cancer diagnosis can h…

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Meet the Community Leaders: Jill Vaughan, President of the Downtown Orlando Partnership 17:30

2M ago17:30

17:30

In this week's 'On the Money', Orlando Credit Union is stepping outside of our organization and into the community in our 'Meet the Community Leaders' edition of the podcast. Today, we spoke with the President of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, Jill Vaughan, to learn more about how the Downtown Orlando Partnership impacts Central Florida. For mor…

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Episode 276: Strong in Spirit: Maintaining Positivity with MBC 26:37

2M ago26:37

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Listen to the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Marianne Alexander share how she stays strong in spirit and maintains positivity while living with metastatic breast cancer at the young age of 35.By Susan G. Komen

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Episode 275: Culture, Connections and Courage: Unapologetically Navigating Breast Cancer 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear breast cancer advocate, Michelle Benjamin, and licensed professional oncology counselor and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Chalice Rhodes, delve into the importance of cultural connections, the power of advocacy, and the necessity of prioritizing mental health during a breast cancer diagnosis.…

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Episode 274: Real Talk: I Need A Break 33:22

2M ago33:22

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This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and survivors face every day. We’re talking openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be, from being diagnosed to selecting the right treatment plan, to living day to day with metastatic breast cancer, and life after…

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Episode 273: Did You Know That Your Tumor Might Change Over Time? 12:19

3M ago12:19

12:19

No two breast cancers are the same, and researchers have come a long way in understanding what makes each breast tumor unique. This is the entire premise behind personalized medicine. By looking at a tumor’s biomarkers, doctors can tailor their patient’s treatment to best fight their unique tumor. On today’s show, we’ll be discussing biomarkers tha…

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Commercial vs. Small Business Lending: Determining the Difference 14:53

3M ago14:53

14:53

In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ Orlando Credit Union’s VP of Business and Residential Services Brett Childers discusses the difference between commercial and small business lending. Tune in to find out what the application process looks like and to determine which option makes the most sense for your business. For more details about the products men…

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Episode 272: Saving Lives: Decades of Progress for Breast Cancer Survival 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

We still have a long way to go to conquer breast cancer, but we have made some big advances that are saving lives and making a difference. A new modeling study has recently published that the mortality rate for U.S. women with breast cancer decreased an estimated 58 percent between 1975 and 2019. Joining us on today’s show is Jennifer Caswell-Jin, …

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Episode 271: Komen’s Origin: From Health Equity for Women to Health Equity for All 16:34

3M ago16:34

16:34

March is Women’s History Month so it’s fitting that we talk about how Susan G. Komen started off making history and continues to make history as an organization dedicated to achieving health equity. At its inception in 1982, Komen started as a health equity organization dedicated to supporting women, at a time when even saying the word “breast” was…

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Episode 270: What to Know About Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema 25:01

3M ago25:01

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1 in 5 women who have had breast cancer surgery and treatment are at risk for developing a potentially detrimental side effect of breast cancer – breast cancer related lymphedema— a condition in which lymphatic fluid gets trapped in lymph vessels and causes chronic arm swelling leading to reduced quality of life for many. We are thrilled to be join…

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Episode 269: Advice for Entering Treatment from a Fitness Trainer 20:10

4M ago20:10

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Starting treatment for breast cancer can be overwhelming and you might feel scared or alone. Often, hearing from people who have been diagnosed themselves can help provide a sense of safety and support. Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear fitness trainer Amanda Butler share some inspiration and advice about what helped her get through…

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Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Tools to Help Your Small Business Rival the Larger Corporations 13:56

4M ago13:56

13:56

In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ Orlando Credit Union Business Lending Officer Tim Cahill gives us a closer look at the financial tools that benefit small businesses. For those who own or aspire to own a small business, tune in to hear about the many products and services Orlando Credit Union offers to help you rival bigger corporations. To learn abo…

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Episode 268: Myth Busting: Breast Cancer Risk 25:17

4M ago25:17

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Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Anna Horvat do some myth busting around breast cancer risk to shed light on factors that ARE and ARE NOT scientifically proven to increase you breast cancer risk so you can feel empowered to make important breast care decisions and take charge of your health.…

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Meet the Community Leaders: Meredith Chambers, Development Manager of the Susan G. Komen Organization 11:01

4M ago11:01

11:01

In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ Orlando Credit Union is stepping outside of our organization and into the community in our ‘Meet the Community Leaders’ edition of the podcast. Today, we spoke with the Development Manager of the Susan G. Komen Organization, Meredith Chambers, to learn more about how Susan G. Komen impacts Central Florida. For more in…

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Episode 267: Destigmatizing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer for Black Women 24:04

4M ago24:04

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Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, at later stages and with more aggressive types of breast cancer than white women. This makes knowing your family health history crucial and potentially lifesaving. Ricki Fairley, a 12 - year late stage breast cancer survivor, is joining us on the show today to talk abo…

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Episode 266: A Career Passion Turned Personal 22:38

4M ago22:38

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Sometimes on our show, we hear stories of women who make career changes after they receive a breast cancer diagnosis, some of them finding that they want to chase passions, give back to others, or perhaps simply realign their priorities. It is less often, however, that we are joined by women who have devoted their entire careers to the field of bre…

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Episode 265: Reaching New Heights As Black Breast Cancer Survivors 28:36

4M ago28:36

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In today’s episode, we’ll hear from two women whose lives have been changed by breast cancer, and the ways they are soaring to new heights as Black women. Donna Dennis is a former track and field star and known as one of the greatest female sprinters in the nation. She qualified as an alternate for the 1984 Olympics in the 200. Donna was diagnosed …

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Episode 264: Mitigating Breast Cancer Risk in the Black Community 29:49

5M ago29:49

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Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, at later stages and with more aggressive types of breast cancer than white women. This underscores the importance of learning about your personal risk of breast cancer. Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins us today to share her insights on the value of understanding breast canc…

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Episode 263: A Personal Journey Through Breast Cancer: Advocacy, Family, and Survival 18:59

5M ago18:59

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This episode of "Real Pink" presents an intimate and powerful conversation with Lauren Velarde, whose life was deeply affected by breast cancer. Lauren, shares her compelling story, from the early diagnosis at the age of 26, following a BRCA gene test, to her courageous decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy. The episode delves into the complex…

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Episode 262: Healing Women One Scar at a Time 23:34

5M ago23:34

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Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Corina Klein share how complications after surgery led her to starting a non-profit organization that provides tattoos for breast cancer survivors who lose their nipples from breast cancer, to help them feel whole again.By Susan G. Komen

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Episode 261: Real Talk: Nipple Loss From Breast Cancer 23:02

5M ago23:02

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This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and survivors face every day. We’re talking openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be – from being diagnosed, to selecting the right treatment plan, to living day-to-day with metastatic breast cancer – and living …

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Episode 260: Repeat: Finding Empowerment After Breast Cancer 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

On this show, we often talk about how lives are changed after breast cancer, how a survivor’s life takes on a new normal. There can be many challenges that come along with that – from self-esteem to navigating relationships, and even sometimes the shifting of life priorities. Today’s guest has been through a whole host of changes in the decade sinc…

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Episode 259: Should I Do a Breast Self-Exam? 12:59

6M ago12:59

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Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., but it can be successfully treated. To support screening and early detection, Susan G. Komen promotes breast self-awareness messages. These messages consist of knowing your risk, getting screened, knowing what is normal for you and making healthy lifestyle choice…

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Episode 258: Beyond Treatment: Creating a Plan For the Future 20:04

6M ago20:04

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Once breast cancer treatment ends, you can hardly wait to get back to normal life again. But your body may not respond as fast as you expect it to, your relationships may feel different, and you soon learn that you will need to adjust to a whole new normal in your life. Things don’t necessarily go back to the way they were before. These realization…

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Episode 257: Real Talk: Navigating A Diagnosis At The Holidays 29:49

6M ago29:49

29:49

A time that is often joyous and celebratory may not be – and this episode will give strength to those who find themselves in a tough spot and help families and loved ones better understand how to support and uplift someone who may be struggling this time of year. In today’s episode, we’ll hear from two women who were diagnosed with breast cancer du…

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Episode 256: Surveillance Monitoring for Breast Cancer Recurrence 26:55

7M ago26:55

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The goal of treating early breast cancer is to remove the cancer and keep it from coming back. When breast cancer returns after treatment, this is called a breast cancer recurrence. Most people diagnosed with breast cancer will never have a recurrence. However, everyone who’s had breast cancer is at risk of recurrence, though that risk varies great…

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Episode 255: Healing your Mental and Emotional Health 21:29

7M ago21:29

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If you’ve heard the words, “You have breast cancer,” you aren’t alone. There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors and those living with breast cancer in the U.S – more than any other group of cancer survivors. You also likely face unique issues and concerns, such as the stress of living in a new normal and the fear of recurrence. You may…

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Episode 254: How the Patient Care Center Addresses Breast Health Inequities 18:47

7M ago18:47

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Multiple communities face unique barriers to breast health care, including lack of access to quality care, financial constraints and cultural differences. Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center works to address these barriers by providing a variety of services and resources, such as patient navigation, financial assistance and culturally sensitive ca…

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Episode 253: Real Talk: Reconstruction or Not? Options After Breast Surgery 25:11

7M ago25:11

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In today’s episode, we’ll hear from two women who both required surgery to treat their breast cancer but made different decisions about what happened after that surgery. Christy Burbidge had a mastectomy on her left side and decided not to have her breast reconstructed. Suzanne Fonseca opted for reconstruction after her breast surgery but experienc…

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Red Flags to Look for During the Holiday Season 13:55

7M ago13:55

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In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ Orlando Credit Union’s Vice President of Information Technology Victor Gonzalez dives deeper into the importance of fraud prevention. Phishing scams are now more prevalent than ever, and knowing what red flags to look for can save you from falling victim to fraud. Tune in for tips and tricks to keep you aware and away…

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Episode 252: Your first conversation with a friend diagnosed with breast cancer 16:47

8M ago16:47

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What do you say to a friend when you find out they have been diagnosed with breast cancer? How do you address them? Stacey Lucas is a close friend, mother, community member and cancer survivor. Through her journey, she has found strength in her close family, trust in her doctors and staying physically active. Tune in to hear from Stacey first hand …

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Episode 251: Knowing What to Say When Someone is Diagnosed with MBC 29:00

8M ago29:00

29:00

When someone has metastatic breast cancer, it is scary for them - and for you! What can you do to really help? What should you say? Is it better to just listen? Today’s guest received a de novo metastatic diagnosis in January 2021 and then elected to retire early from a 30-year technology sales career in order to slow life down and to focus on fami…

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Episode 250: Working It Out: Cancer and Employment Rights 20:46

8M ago20:46

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Breast cancer affects patients, survivors, families and health care professionals in many ways, one of them being the law. When someone receives a diagnosis, their job is often the first place that they may be legally impacted. Our jobs provide us with income and health insurance. Therefore, it is important to know your rights in the workplace so t…

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Episode 249: Faith and Breast Health 23:09

8M ago23:09

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Susan G. Komen’s Worship in Pink is a volunteer-driven breast health educational program powered by local faith-based communities. The program empowers faith communities with knowledge and resources to take an active role in their breast health. Here today to discuss the Worship in Pink program and why it is so important for Black congregations are…

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Understanding the Weight of Credit Card Debt: How Orlando Credit Union Can Help 16:29

8M ago16:29

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In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ Orlando Credit Union’s Semoran location Branch Manager, Lili Patrick, breaks down what you need to know about the impact of credit card debt. Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time credit card user, staying on top of your monthly payments is crucial. Tune in for tips and tricks to manage credit card payments and pay …

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Episode 248: Living Boldly and Celebrating Being Beautiful After Cancer 25:35

8M ago25:35

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Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are often desperately seeking connection from others who have been through the journey before, looking for real women with real answers. Today’s guest, Krisdee Clark, is the author of the blog The Blonde Bombshell. This is a place where she shares her personal breast cancer journey and gives hope to women th…

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Episode 247: My Personal Breast Cancer Story - A Partnership Fueled by My Personal Story 15:47

9M ago15:47

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Intro: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SusieCakes and Susan G. Komen are teaming up with limited edition desserts created to raise awareness and support their shared vision of a world without breast cancer. Susan Sarich, SusieCakes founder and CEO, leads a workforce that is 80 percent female and has been vocal about the fact that support…

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Episode 246: Real Talk: Young Women Get Breast Cancer 39:41

9M ago39:41

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Real Talk was created to talk about real issues and although the average age at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis is 62, young women are being diagnosed every day. We’ll use this conversation to share the experiences of what it is like to go through breast cancer at a younger age, before many women even get married, have children or have an est…

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What Makes Orlando Credit Union Credit Cards Unique 16:30

9M ago16:30

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In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ we sit down with Orlando Credit Union’s Lake Nona location Branch Manager, Rob Houston, to discuss what makes Orlando Credit Union credit cards unique. Learn about the importance of credit card utilization and the part that rewards can play in your credit card usage. To learn about any of the products mentioned in tod…

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Episode 245: How Komen’s PCC Supports Those Living with MBC and Caregivers 23:34

9M ago23:34

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Metastatic breast cancer, also called Stage IV, is when breast cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and scared when you’re living with metastatic breast cancer. But you’re not alone. Thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with metastatic breast cancer, and Susan G. …

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Episode 244: An Inside Look at a Breast Cancer Caregiver’s Perspective 25:01

9M ago25:01

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Sergio Andres Mendoza lost the love of his life, Sarah Fernandez Mendoza, to metastatic breast cancer in 2017. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to honor Sarah’s legacy while raising their two young children, giving back to Komen in multiple ways and providing inspiration for other breast cancer caregivers who are going through what he experienc…

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The Member Service Center: How Orlando Credit Union Utilizes This Tool to Assist Members 15:00

9M ago15:00

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In this week’s ‘On the Money,’ Orlando Credit Union’s Millenia location Branch Manager of Retail Operations, Kim Drobny, discusses how the Member Service Center, Orlando Credit Union’s call center, is utilized to assist members in daily financial transactions. Call 407.835.3500 to speak with a representative at Orlando Credit Union’s Member Service…

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Episode 243: Survivorship: From the Loneliest Starting Point to the Greatest Silver Lining 25:11

9M ago25:11

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When active treatment ends and the last appointment is over, you are feeling many emotions. Normal is nowhere on the list. This is a point upon which most everyone can agree – there has been a great deal written about the harsh reality patients face when treatment ends, and even that word – patient. You really are no longer a patient, and that in a…

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