Sharing My Story: Meet Survivor TerJuana Brooks
The Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster
Release Date: 06/02/2022
Breast Cancer & Chemotherapy: What's Really Happening?
The Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster
In this episode of the Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster, host Sarah sits down with oncology nurse Lindsey Jackson to break down what’s really happening in your body during chemotherapy. From understanding blood counts to managing side effects, Lindsey offers clear, compassionate insight to help patients feel more informed, prepared, and in control of their journey. It’s practical guidance every patient and caregiver needs to hear.
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The Breast Cancer and Fertility Conversation
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Host Jennifer Harrod of Project31 talks with Megan Scherer of Worth The Wait - a nonprofit dedicated to fertility and adoptions for cancer survivors. Megan is the co-founder of the organization, which provides financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption and surrogacy while advocating for onco-fertility. Tune in to learn more about this amazing service and how they help.
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Meet the Founder of Test Those Breasts
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In this discussion, host Jennifer gets to know breast cancer survivor Jamie Vaughn as she shares her personal story and how it led her to start her nonprofit organization, Test Those Breasts. Their mission is to provide support, education, and resources for the entire breast cancer community whether you're newly diagnosed, a survivor thriving post-treatment, a caregiver, or someone seeking information to stay informed.
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Creating Memories That Outlast Cancer: About Leslie's Week
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Project31 host Jennifer talks with Amanda Medina. Amanda is an ambassador for Leslie's Week - a nonprofit that offers a Week Away (Retreat) from Cancer for Stage 4 breast cancer patients and their families. She shares her story, why she got involved with Leslie's Week, and what it's all about.
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The Connection Between Breast Cancer and Dense Breast Tissue
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Host Jennifer Harrod of Project31 talks to Leslie Ferris Yerger, author of "Probably Benign" and founder of My Density Matters - empowering women to know their breast density and take control of their screenings.
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Resources for Breast Cancer Survivors
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Project31 host Jennifer Harrod talks with Maggie Bush, of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, about their work in advocating for breast cancer survivors and why women at any stage of treatment and recovery should know about this valuable resource.
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Breast Cancer & Nerve Pain
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Project31 host Jennifer Harrod talks with Mark Cope of Nerve Renewal Neuropathy Clinic about treatment options available for cancer patients experiencing pain and discomfort after treatment.
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Former Olympian Shannon Miller: My Cancer Experience
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We're kicking things off October with Project31 founder Sarah McLean's conversation with former Olympian and world-class gymnast Shannon Miller. She shares about her personal cancer experience.
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Breast Cancer & Sex Therapy
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Project31 Breast Nurse Navigator Jennifer Harrod talks with licensed psychotherapist Natasha Langhans. Natasha specializes in sex therapy for women and couples who've been through the breast cancer journey together and are working through the many emotional and physical issues that affect intimacy.
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Hair Loss & Breast Cancer
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Host Jennifer Harrod talks with Tracy Tadlock of Georgia Hair Solutions & Salon about options available to women facing hair loss during breast cancer treatment.
info_outlineHosts Becki and Sarah talk with the ever-joyful TerJuana about her diagnosis just two weeks after she married her husband, and her perspective throughout the journey.