Introducing the BECOME Project & Survey
The MBC Alliance asks the question “How can we ensure Black people are better represented in cancer research? Finding the answer starts with patient voices.” The BECOME Project is positioned to do just that. BECOME project lead Stephanie Walker and committee member Sheila Fuhs join Lisa Laudico to talk about the important initiative and how YOU can get involved.
The Healing Power of Writing - Live Readings
In this special bonus episode we bring to life some of the readings from the Wildfire Community. Several writers living with MBC voice their own work to share thoughts on nature, dating, grief and so much more. Thanks to April Stearns and Wildfire for making these available for us to share.
The Healing Power of Writing
We’ve talked about many MBC related topics this season but mental health is one we ask about in every interview we conduct. Writing as a self-care tool is one we wanted to explore. April Stearns talked about it as the “legacy of story.” On this episode we explore living with MBC and the healing power of writing.
Advocacy from a Legislator’s Perspective - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz shares with us the power of the patient advocate voice and the impact of personal stories. She talks about how her own experience with breast cancer has shaped her approach to issues related to healthcare. We are so thrilled to get a legislator’s perspective as we explore Our MBC Life.
April Trailblazer & Dash of Joy
Welcome to the Episode 2 of the Trailblazer series. Have you ever asked yourself if Wonder Woman was real? Ask no more. She lives and her name is Jamil Rivers. She is also our Trailblazer of the Month. Jamil was diagnosed with MBC at age 39. She is a mother of three, a caregiver, a full-time CEO of a non-profit organization , the board president of METAvivor and if that’s not enough, she has recently embarked on a new venture—The Chrysalis Initiative, a project dedicated to eliminating disparities in outcomes for Black women with breast cancer. Also in this episode is a Dash of Joy from Our MBC Life’s own Dar Finkelstein. Dar is committed to living a life of joy and she shows us all how to do it. An episode full or hope, inspiration and joy.
Policy and the Power of Patient Advocacy
“I see so much in the metastatic community this idea of just paying it forward, this idea of, yeah, this might not actually help me right now, but I'm still going to bring it up and I'm still going to advocate for it because it will help somebody else.” This is the story about the power of advocacy. Meet some of the individuals and organizations who are advocating for metastatic breast cancer every day wherever the work takes them.
Clinical Trials: The Patient Perspective Part 2
We know the challenges of trials and the barriers to recruitment as outlined in part 1. Now in Part 2 we explore solutions with patient advocates and medical professionals who are working to find ways forward. Clinical Trials from a Patient Perspective Part II. Let’s solve this.
Dept. of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program
Dr. Gayle Vaday, Program Manager of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs focused on Breast Cancer (BCRP), joins co-hosts Sheila McGlown and Lisa Laudico for a conversation about MBC funding and research and how the funds are distributed. In addition, Sheila McGlown talks about her experience as a consumer reviewer at DoD and her special connection to this critical research funder.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) joins host Lisa Laudico to talk about the many exciting MBC research initiatives that BCRF is undertaking. Dr. El-Ashry provides an excellent overview of the bright spots and the challenges in MBC research. She has a personal connection to MBC and discusses her own research.
The Cancer Couch
Tom Scalera talks about what motivates him to carry on the work his wife, Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, started at The Cancer Couch Foundation. He joins Lisa in this episode to talk about the need for research, new treatments, and how Covid has impacted the grief process.
Just Gotta Share
Hear from listeners and guests with their Just Gotta Share moments and meet the Our MBC Life team.
Nancy U. Lin, MD
A conversation with Dr. Nancy Lin, Director of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Brain Mets Advocates
In this advocacy spotlight, join us to meet two leading MBC advocates who are focused on addressing issues related to Brain Mets and Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Meet the 3 Black Docs
3 Black Docs know how to keep it real and laugh and have fun. Come along for an incredible conversation.
A Conversation with Emily
A conversation with Emily is an interview that Lisa and Emily did in January, 2020.
Honoring Emily
Join our conversation with Emily Garnett's husband, Christian Garnett, and her dear friend and fellow MBC advocate, Abigail Johnston.
Racial Disparities in Healthcare
In this episode, we speak with leading MBC advocates, Sheila McGlown and Chawnte Randall, and with the social media breast cancer leaders, Jasmine Souers and Marissa Thomas of For The Breast Of US about their own experiences and how they advocate for their own treatment and for those in their communities.
Voices Challenging Racial Disparities in MBC and Healthcare
In this episode, our conversation with two women, Jersi Baker and Maimah Karmo who are using their voice to ask questions, challenge norms, and demand a change to who is sitting at the table and striving to create racial equity in the MBC and BC community.