SIS: Sisters in Survivorship

20: Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized. Here’s What That Means for Patients | Dr. Taiwo Adesoye

In this powerful episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with Dr. Taiwo Adesoye, breast surgical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, to

The Reality of Cold Capping for Black Women During Chemotherapy | Amanda Butler

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 32, Amanda Butler's treatment became far more extensive than she expected. In this segment of SIS: Sisters in Survivorship, Am

19: Breast Cancer at 32: The Diagnosis That Changed How Amanda Butler Saw Her Body, Health & Life

At 32, fitness professional Amanda Butler believed she was doing everything right. Then a breast self-exam uncovered a lump that would lead to a Stage 2 breast cancer dia

“We Have to Stop Being Afraid”: Bershan Shaw on Breast Cancer and Mental Health

Bershan Shaw opens up about the mental and emotional realities of long-term breast cancer survivorship, from depression and scanxiety to losing seven women from her clini

18: Given 3 Months to Live: How Bershan Shaw Survived Stage IV Breast Cancer 17 Years Later

Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in her early 30s and given just three months to live, Bershan Shaw was told the odds were against her. That was 17 years ago. In thi

Thinking About Breast Reconstruction? Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains Your Options

Breast reconstruction isn't one-size-fits-all—and it doesn't have to happen immediately. In this conversation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Camille Cash explains t

17: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains Breast Implants, Going Flat & Your Rights After Cancer

Breast reconstruction after breast cancer is about far more than appearance. It’s about healing, identity, dignity, and knowing your options. In this episode of SIS: Sis

Young, Black & Diagnosed: How Brooklyn Turned Her Cancer Diagnosis Into Advocacy

Brooklyn Olumba shares how her breast cancer diagnosis at 28 led her to become the voice she was once searching for. In this segment, she opens up about feeling alone as

16: Diagnosed at 28: How Genetic Testing Helped Save Brooklyn's Life

Despite being BRCA2 positive and under annual MRI surveillance since age 25, Brooklyn Olumba was diagnosed (at age 28) with hormone-positive breast cancer while in the mi

Behind The Diagnosis: Real Stories of Fear, Survival & Hope | Season 2 Official Trailer

Welcome to Season 2 of SIS: Sisters in Survivorship, the official podcast of Sisters Network Inc.! In Season 1, we focused on awareness, education, and the realities of

"I Was 32. I Thought It Couldn't Be Cancer." | Season 2 SIS: Sisters in Survivorship Coming Soon

Welcome to Season 2 of SIS: Sisters in Survivorship, the official podcast of Sisters Network Inc.! In Season 1, we focused on awareness, education, and the realities of

15: Why Black Women Are Dying From Breast Cancer More Than Anyone Else

In this powerful Best Of episode, leading doctors, survivors, and advocates unpack the real drivers behind the disparity, from genetic risk and aggressive cancers like tr

14 :What Breast Cancer Survivors Want Every Woman to Know

This powerful “Best Of” episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship brings together the most impactful moments from the season, featuring breast cancer survivors, doctors, an

Loving Your Body After Breast Cancer: Navigating Intimacy & Self-Worth

Breast cancer changes more than your body. In this powerful segment, Nettie Jones breaks down the emotional and relational impact of diagnosis, from intimacy and body ima

13: You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Reveal: Nettie Jones on Healing Breast Cancer Trauma

In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with Nettie Jones, licensed psychotherapist, author of The Girlfriend’s Therapist Handbook, a

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy: Which Procedure Fits Your Care? | Dr. Ryland Gore

Breast cancer surgery decisions can feel overwhelming. In this segment, breast surgical oncologist Dr. Ryland Gore explains how doctors determine whether a patient needs

12: A Sanctuary for Healing: How Dr. Ryland Gore Reimagines Breast Cancer Care for Black Women

In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen welcomes Dr. Ryland Gore, a surgical oncologist who shares her powerful journey from working in a tradi

Why Most Disability Claims Are Denied and How Survivors Can Fight Back

What happens when cancer or chronic illness leaves you unable to work? In this powerful segment, Monica Bryant, Esq., founder of Triage Cancer, breaks down Social Securit

11: Your Rights After a Cancer Diagnosis: Monica Bryant on Insurance, Work & Financial Protection

In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, Caleen Allen sits down with Monica Bryant, Esq - lawyer, Chief Mission Officer of Triage Cancer, and national advocate fo

Reclaiming Your Body with Reconstruction After Breast Cancer | Dr. Aisha Baron

Breast reconstruction after cancer is not about vanity. In this powerful segment, Dr. Aisha Baron explains how reconstruction plays a critical role in healing, dignity, a