Real Pink

Episode 181: 25 Years Later: Reflecting on Mom’s Cancer Diagnosis

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A cancer diagnosis is never easy, especially on the children of the family. Today's guest a friend of host Adam Walker -- Sindhu Giedd. Her mother was...

Episode 180: You Know Your Body Best

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When something feels off, it's important to pay attention to it. Sometimes that might mean having to stand up to your healthcare team when your needs ...

Episode 179: Patient Care Services and the Komen Helpline

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The path to care is daunting and complex under the best of circumstances. But it is further complicated for underserved populations, particularly wome...

Episode 178: EP131 - The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bone Health

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, we talked to Dr. Fred Singer from American Bone Health to discuss the link between breast cancer and bone health. You will learn a...

Episode 177: You Are Your Best Advocate

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In any healthcare situation, it is important to be your own best advocate. No one knows more about your body than you do. Not your partner, not your f...

Episode 176: The Invaluable Support of a Patient Navigator

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, your life can literally change in an instant.  It is important to know that you are not alone.  The supp...

Episode 175: Breaking Down Barriers with Stand for H.E.R. Interventions

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, despite their cultural or demographic background. But ...

Episode 174: Running With Breast Cancer

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A breast cancer diagnosis can often make it feel as if you have lost control. You may want to troubleshoot it, to find the root cause and implement a...

Episode 173: Importance of Healthy Living with Bone Metastasis

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When today’s guest was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that had spread throughout her skeletal system, her daughters were ages 2, 4 and 6 an...

Episode 172: Living Healthy to Maintain Breast and Bone Health

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Ligibel is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Physician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She is ...

Episode 171: The Mental Health Impact of Breast Cancer

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer can be overwhelming and you may face many physical and emotional struggles both during your treatment and in the months and years after....

Episode 170: How Biomarkers, Genetics, and Genomics Help Guide Breast Cancer Treatment

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to talk about biomarkers, genetics, genomics, and how they can assist both doctors and patients in determining the best course of t...

Episode 169: Breast Cancer Can Happen to Anyone

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Susan G. Komen is encouraging Asian American women to prioritize their breast health and get re...

Episode 168: Giving Back as a Patient Navigator

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patient navigators empower and guide patients to overcome barriers during cancer treatment, helping to ensure a seamless, high-quality breast cancer j...

Episode 167: Finding Joy When Facing Loss

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into a special Mother's Day episode of Real Pink to hear multi-platinum singer/song writer Andy Grammer share the impact that losing his mom to b...

Episode 166: Stronger Together

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After treatment for breast cancer ends, staying involved in the breast cancer cause will make a difference in your own life and can also benefit many ...

Episode 165: Continuing a Legacy of Advocacy

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan G. Komen will host their annual 2022 Advocacy Summit at the end of this month, culminating in a day of action on Wednesday, April 27. The Advoca...

Episode 164: How Do You Define Strength?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who’s ever had breast cancer knows what it feels like to hear the words “You have cancer.” You may feel angry, afraid, overwhelmed or uns...

Episode 163: Trusting Your Gut

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The signs and symptoms of breast cancer are not the same for everyone. It is important to know your normal and to see your doctor if you notice any ch...

Episode 162: The Connection Between Breast and Bone Health

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re healthy, have just been diagnosed with breast cancer or are living with metastatic breast cancer, the connection between breast and b...

Episode 161: I’m Still Here

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inflammatory Breast Cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that can often be mistaken for an infection or rash. Today’s guest went t...

Episode 160: We All Need Help Sometimes

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just as everyone’s individual breast cancer diagnosis is different, everyone’s life circumstances when they are diagnosed is also different. The ...

Episode 159: IBC Can’t Stop Me From Living This Life

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About 1-5 percent of breast cancers in the U.S are Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This is an aggressive form of breast cancer, with signs that tend to a...

Episode 158: Knowledge is Power

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fast-growing breast cancers can seem to come out of nowhere. That’s what it was like for today’s guest, Selena Smith-Albino [pronounced al-BEAN-oh...

Episode 157: Cancer Doesn’t Define Me

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After completing breast cancer treatment, many women want to leave the experience far behind them and not think about it again. That’s perfectly und...

Episode 156: There’s Much to be Excited About

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A range of factors can contribute to the development of breast cancer, a fact that Dr. Lauren McCullough, an Atlanta-based breast cancer epidemiologis...

Episode 155: Speaking Up

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women don’t necessarily have to accept the first breast cancer diagnosis we receive; we can seek a second medical opinion. That’s what our next gu...

Episode 154: Mom…It’s Cancer

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As with any major illness, breast cancer can have effects beyond the person that is diagnosed. When it happens family members and loved ones may feel...

Episode 153: Importance of Early Detection

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Screening tests are used to find breast cancer before it causes any warning signs or symptoms, when chances for survival are highest. It is important ...

Episode 152: Tumor Profiling and Breast Cancer Treatment

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every cell in your body has genes that contain the blueprints, or genetic code, for your body. Cancer develops when changes – or mutations -- in so...

Episode 151: Standing in the Gap

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughtful gestures - big and small - mean so much to survivors, whether they’ve just been diagnosed or completed treatment many years ago. Today’...

Episode 150: Creating Purpose Through Community

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often times, creating a sense of purpose from a difficult and challenging time is the drive that someone needs to keep pushing through. Cookie Joe fo...

Episode 149: Hope and Healing

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have breast cancer, you also carry a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, due to having a weakened immune system. Today’s guest was ...

Episode 148: Finding Your Survivor Swag

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After treatment for breast cancer ends, many survivors find that staying involved through community or advocacy efforts can be personally rewarding an...

Episode 147: The Power of Sharing

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A breast cancer diagnosis isn’t easy and significant support is often needed to care for your emotional, social, spiritual and practical needs. Bein...

Episode 146: How Biking Helped Me Through Treatment

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are newly diagnosed, are in active treatment or completed treatment years ago, breast cancer affects how you feel inside and out. You have...

Episode 145: Breast Cancer is Not Just for Those Over 40

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s often thought that breast cancer only affects women over 40. But, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Breast cancer is rare in young women, b...

Episode 144: Taking Action to Improve Health Equity

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Susan G. Komen and Lilly launched a new multiyear program to address breast cancer health disparities experienced by Black women in the U.S. The partn...

Episode 143: Taking Charge of Your Own Health

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 142: Laughing in the Face of Fear

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating a breast cancer journey can cause feelings of confusion and fear, all of which are normal. There are healthy ways to cope with the stress ...

Episode 141: The Emotional Impact of Physical Changes

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Losing your hair is hard. As with breast surgery, it affects a part of your body often tied to your identity. This can become even more of a challenge...

Episode 140: The Call I Wasn't Expecting

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breast density is a measure used to describe the proportion of the different tissues that make up a woman's breasts. It compares the area of the breas...

Episode 139: New Advances for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're speaking with Dr. Neil Vasan, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology at Columbia Universit...

Episode 138: MBC Week - Action & Advocacy

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone can make a difference in the life of someone living with this disease by urging elected officials in Washington DC to pass pending legislatio...

Episode 137: MBC Week - Financial

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 136: MBC Week - MBC Grant Announcement

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone can make a difference in the life of someone living with the disease by donating to breakthrough research. Thousands of families lives will b...

Episode 135: MBC Week - Emotional Impact

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone can make a difference in the life of someone living with the disease by donating to breakthrough research. Living with metastatic breast canc...

Episode 134: MBC Week - Physical

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone can make a difference in the life of someone living with the disease by donating to breakthrough research. Enduring the ongoing treatments ne...

Episode 133: Kristin's Story: Triple Negative Breast Cancer at 30

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People who have their own personal experience with breast cancer often look for ways to give back, to pass on the support that they received during th...

Episode 132: Breast Cancer and Bone Health: The Patient Perspective

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bones are the most common sites of breast cancer metastases, which can damage your bones. This is an issue that effects over 70% of people living ...

Episode 131: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bone Health

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 130: Honoring Mom's Legacy

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 129: Giving Back After Loss with Nate Adams

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 128: Cancer, why not me!

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 127: Diagnosed at Age 28

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 126: You Are Not Alone with Sarah Sanders (replay)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest: Sarah Sanders.

Episode 125: I am a SurviveHER

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 124: Embracing Your Beauty Despite Hair Loss

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Losing your hair is a hard and often emotional part of a breast cancer journey. As with breast surgery, it affects a part of your body often tied to y...

Episode 123: You are Your Own Best Advocate

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us grew up with the philosophy that the relationship between a patient and healthcare provider was very straight forward. The patient presente...

Episode 122: Intimacy After Surgery

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sex and intimacy can be difficult for many women after a breast cancer diagnosis. You may feel your body has betrayed you. And, after treatment, you m...

Episode 121: Saying yes to support isn't easy

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A breast cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. It’s difficult for the person diagnosed and for the loved ones of that person. Often significant support is ...

Episode 120: Supporting a Loved One with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Michael Allio - Rebroadcast

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From Susan G Komen, this is Real Pink, a podcast exploring real stories, struggles, and triumphs related to breast cancer. We’re taking the conversa...

Episode 119: A Healthcare Hero's Journey in Keeping Up with Cancer Care

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Support for the Real Pink podcast comes from Pfizer's Get It Done initiative. Cancer screenings and follow-up appointments had decreased significantly...

Episode 118: Breast Cancer in Men

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sixteen-year-old Isabel Rosario is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, and that it affects men, too. Her grandfather, Leandro Montalvo...

Episode 117: HER2-positive Breast Cancer: What You Should Know

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer is not just one disease - there are many different types of breast cancer. HER2- positive breast cancer is one of the more common types,...

Episode 116: Becoming a Badass Advocate

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Advocating for a patient is an integral part of a patient's healthcare journey. However, many family members are unexpectedly thrown into this overwh...

Episode 115: Addressing Disparities Through Action

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BRCA mutations are hereditary cancer mutations that significantly elevate the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. One of the reasons to get ...

Episode 114: Dealing with the death of a parent and celebrating life

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The death of a parent can come as a shock and feel extremely unfair, especially if the child and parent were both relatively young.  When a mother le...

Episode 113: Navigating participation in clinical trials

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past 40 years, breast cancer care has greatly improved due to information gained through clinical trials. Clinical trials test the safety and...

Episode 112: Feeling Empowered Through Genetic Testing

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On last week’s episode, Ashely Dedmon shared her experiences as a young caregiver and how it impacted how she approached her own health. Today we ar...

Episode 111: The Impact of Being a Young Caregiver

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Caregiving can be a difficult and very personal role on many levels. Assisting a loved one through their cancer diagnosis, helping with daily activiti...

Episode 110: Coloring Over Cancer

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating a breast cancer journey can cause feelings of confusion and fear, all of which are normal.  There are healthy ways to cope with the stress...

Episode 109: Balancing It All

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People diagnosed with breast cancer have many unique sources of stress. As we head into Mother’s Day, we will explore some of the challenges that mo...

Episode 108: Advocating to Address Barriers

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Susan G. Komen has long worked to mobilize our communities to take action. Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy serves as the leading voice of ...

Episode 107: Faith Through Fire

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a wide range of emotions including shock, fear, sadness and anger. The support of family, friends and others can b...

Episode 106: Living With Inflammatory Breast Cancer

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About 1-5 percent of breast cancers in the U.S are Inflammatory Breast Cancer.  This is an aggressive form of breast cancer, with signs that tend to ...

Episode 105: I am my Mother’s Daughter

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most breast cancers are not related to genes or family history. However, if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your family members, especiall...

How CDK4/6 Inhibitors Made a Comeback

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes pre-clinical studies show that a drug has a good chance of helping patients, but when the drug is tested on patients, it doesn't work as exp...

How Researcher Perseverance Prevails in the Face of Challenges

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many scientific researchers face challenges in their work and the Covid-19 pandemic has only added to these challenges, but researchers are incredibly...

Normalizing Breast Cancer Conversations with Michael Cox

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the U.S today, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, in later stages, with more aggressive types and hav...

Warning Signs of Breast Cancer Recurrence with Karen Sock

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer, unfortunately, can come back even if doctors believe the chances are low. We don’t know why breast cancer recurs or when it will – ...

My Breast Cancer Story with Betsey Johnson

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today knows first hand how important it is to stay on top of your breast health. Fashion designer Betsey Johnson was diagnosed with breast ...

Embracing Change with Valencia McClure

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A breast cancer diagnosis was a catalyst for a major career change for Valeria McClure. Special Guest: Valencia McClure.

Knowing and Reducing Breast Cancer Risk with Dr. April Spencer

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is at risk of breast cancer, but some of us are at higher risk than others. We know that black women are about 40% more likely to die of brea...

The Evolution of Biosimilars as a Cancer Treatment with Andrew Spiegel

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cancer treatment has come a long way over the years. At the forefront of these medical advances are therapies known as “biologics.” Today I am sp...

Cancer's Hidden Blessings with Jennifer Humphries

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About 4 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. occur in women under 40. Our guest today was only 25 years old when she was diagnosed with...

Talking to Your Doctor with Samantha Harris (Rebroadcast)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking openly with your doctor is one of the best ways to feel good about your breast cancer treatment decisions. But, sometimes, talking with a doc...

Oh The Places You’ll Go Fighting Cancer with Cara Sapida

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 3 of the Real Pink podcast! The word “cancer” can bring about sudden and intense emotions. You may have feelings like fear, ang...

Metastatic Breast Cancer – A Future Full of Hope with Janet Robinson

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is estimated there are more than 168,000 women living with metastatic breast cancer in the U.S. in 2020. Janet Robinson is one of these. She was d...

The Power of Positivity with Cinda Paynter

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As hard as it may be to hear, metastatic breast cancer can not be cured today. However, metastatic breast cancer can be treated, with a focus on exten...

Anyone Can Get Breast Cancer with Susan Brown

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the U.S every two minutes. Yet, despite these statistics, no one is ever truly prepared to receive a breast...

Breast Cancer, No Longer Your Grandmother’s Disease with Micha Logan

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Micha Logan joins today's episode to share her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. Special Guest: Micha Logan.

Advocating for Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials with Ricki Fairley

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical trials test the safety and benefits of new treatments as well as new combinations (or new doses) of standard treatments. They can also study ...

Breast Cancer, Black Women, and Driving Better Outcomes with Athena Jones

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Athena Jones joins the podcast to share her experience as a two-time breast cancer survivor currently researching the drivers of and solutions for mor...

How Technology Can Help Address Health Disparities with Dr. Sindhu Pandit

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sindhu Pandit, is a Clinical Leader on the Global Healthcare and Life Sciences team at Salesforce. Most recently, Dr. Pandit was a Medical Directo...

Getting the Most From a Telehealth Appointment with Erica Kuhn

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Telehealth – or the ability to have an appointment with a medical provider over the phone of computer – has historically been limited to certain c...

When Pink is a Color, Not a Ribbon with Victoria Shaw

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PINK: The story behind Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Rita Wilson and Sara Evans song collaboration. As a songwriter, Victoria Shaw often finds ...

Health Disparities, Covid-19 and Breast Cancer with Dr. Kim Johnson Part II

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kim Johnson, Senior Director, African American Health Equity Initiative at Susan G. Komen, joins us in a two-part conversation about health equity...

Health Disparities, Covid-19 and Breast Cancer with Dr. Kim Johnson - Part I

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kim Johnson, Senior Director, African American Health Equity Initiative at Susan G. Komen, joins us in a two-part conversation about health equity...

Future of MBC Therapy - Hope for Better Treatment with Dr. Ben Ho Park

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Pink we are hosting daily conversations about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In t...