Podcast: Behind the Pink Ribbon

Kimberly Bowles | Protect Your Decision

Kimberly Bowles was 35 years old and had 2 young children- ages 3 and 10 months, when she was diagnosed with Stage 3A breast cancer at the end of 2016. Kimberly joined us on the podcast today to share her journey with breast cancer. Kimberly had the…

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Lynn Wegrzynek | Comforting Meatloaf

Lynn Wegryznek, a 22-year breast cancer survivor, joined us on today. She was diagnosed at the age of 44 years with Stage 1 breast cancer. She went in for a regular mammogram after a trip to Vegas was canceled and within a week and a half, she was…

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Laura Rasmussen | Frozen Pea in My Boob

Laura Rasmussen, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, was in the podcast studio today to talk about her experience with breast cancer. She was diagnosed with stage 2, type 2 breast cancer at the age of 41 years. Laura had a clean mammogram in January but…

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Amber Edens | Finding Love in the Middle of Cancer

Amber Edens, a 4-year breast cancer survivor, stopped by the show today to share her breast cancer story. Amber was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at the age of 33 years. Amber underwent chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy with immediate…

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Donna Blau | No Nipple!

Donna Blau, 27 year and 2-time breast cancer survivor, stopped by the studio today to share her breast cancer story. She was initially diagnosed with DCIS in 1992 at the age of 40 years old. Donna underwent a single mastectomy with immediate…

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Dr. Michael Gimbel | Plastic Surgery Options

In this episode, Melissa talks to Dr. Michael Gimbel, her plastic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Gimbel addresses the different options available for reconstruction for women diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as the possible advantages and…

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Jolie Sakata Panyon | Not What I Expected

Jolie Sakata Panyon, an 8-year breast cancer survivor, stopped by the show to share her breast cancer journey. She was diagnosed at the age of 43 with stage 2A invasive ductal carcinoma. Diagnostic assessments prior to surgery indicated an earlier…

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