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Love & Cancer:
Ray & Ros
Love is a beautiful thing. Whether romantic or platonic, we as humans crave love in all forms. So we asked ourselves, how are breast cancer thrivers and survivors navigating their relationships? FTBOU CoFounder Marissa & Baddie Ambassador Cynthia sat down with Ray for an intimate conversation to discuss how he and his wife Ros navigated Ros’ breast cancer diagnosis, and what advice he would give to other family and friends.
The Archives
Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes
A breast cancer diagnosis is a life altering event that not only affects the individual who receives it, but it also has a profound impact
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations: | Andrea Alvarez , Getting Back to Basics: I am Here for a Reason
Andrea decided to take advantage of a free genetic testing opportunity for minorities and discovered she had the BRCA2 mutation gene. This information prompted her
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations: | Aiysha Sinclair, One Day at a Time: Finding the Magic Within
Despite receiving a mammogram the year before, Aiysha Sinclair was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2022. In her family, a cancer diagnosis was
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations: | Ruthy Prophete, Faith Over Fear: Bouncing Back After Breast Cancer
Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44, Ruthy shares her experience including the importance of finding a tribe, a need for more dialogue in relation to fertility options during treatment, and the importance of speaking up and spreading awareness, particularly in West Indian/Caribbean communities.
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations | Shellie Henderson, A Chapter in My Story: Get Up, Ask Questions, and Never Give Up!
Shellie Henderson shares her experience with breast cancer and its recurrence in less than a year leading to bone metastasis. Throughout her journey, the medical
Making spACE: Bridging the Gap in Clinical Trials for Women of Color
Making spACE: Bridging the Gap in Clinical Trials for Women of Color is a critical effort by For the Breast of Us and Count Me
Badie Behavior: Sexual Healing- Embracing Pleasure and Body Confidence
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dik95-147e982 Baddie 2 Baddie is catching up on all things baddie behavior! From body positivity to sexual empowerment, Cynthia and April dive deep into the
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations | Holly Louis, Finding Her Voice: Strength in Community and Information Sharing
Holly Louis was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 26, then was later dealt a devastating blow when diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations | Tova Parker, 100% Authentic: Living Life Out Loud, in Technicolor, and Unapologetically
Tova Parker shares the valuable lessons and truths she learned throughout her diagnosis and treatment of Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Read on to learn
Beauty & the Baddie: Permanent Makeup
This episode highlights the need for representation and skill as it relates to women of color, self-care, and insurance coverage for nipple mound and areola restoration.
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations | Shiana Thomas, Courageously Fighting: Diagnosed at 25, Young Survivor Finds Empowerment in Her Story & in Advocating
Breast cancer survivor, Shiana Thomas was diagnosed at the tender age of 25 despite a suspicious lump forming at age 14 that was consistently ignored
On this episode of Baddie 2 Baddie, we join Ray as he shares his journey with his wife through her battle with brain cancer. Ray talks about loving Ros, how he deals with his grief, and how he’s helped build a community of support.
Clinical Trials, Without Tribulations: A Roundtable Discussion About Black Women In Clinical Trials
Clinical trials, what are they exactly and why is there such a lack of diversity in them? Why have Black and Brown Women been excluded
Recapping What Went Down at Thriving Together: 2023 Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
Baddie Ambassadors and Metastatic Thrivers, Michelle & Deb represented FTBOU in Philly at Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Thriving Together Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference held April
Baddie x 2: Growth through Conversations | Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, Becoming Fearless: Challenging Racial Disparities from within the Healthcare System and Meta-Thriving
Triple negative breast cancer survivor, Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, recounts her journey. From navigating anxiety to obstacles faced during treatment, as well as finding her power and