Breaking the Silence
Breaking the Silence
Podcast Description
A podcast by Black women, for Black women, tackling breast cancer awareness, prevention, and advocacy. Hosted by a PA student with guests from medical and community backgrounds, each episode blends knowledge, personal stories, and empowerment. Together, we break stigma, share resources, and champion early detection—because our lives depend on it.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on breast cancer awareness, prevention, and advocacy with episodes addressing topics like the importance of early detection, navigating the healthcare system, and challenging cultural stigmas. For instance, one episode includes personal stories from a nurse practitioner and non-medical guest discussing common myths about breast cancer and actionable health advocacy tips.
A podcast by Black women, for Black women, tackling breast cancer awareness, prevention, and advocacy. Hosted by a PA student with guests from medical and community backgrounds, each episode blends knowledge, personal stories, and empowerment. Together, we break stigma, share resources, and champion early detection—because our lives depend on it.
Black women face higher mortality rates and more aggressive breast cancer subtypes compared to their White counterparts—but together, we can change that. In this episode of Let’s Talk Boobies, three Black women—a physician assistant student, a nurse practitioner, and a non-medical guest—come together for an honest, empowering conversation about breast cancer risks, early detection, and navigating the healthcare system. We break down common myths, share personal experiences, and give you practical tools to advocate for your health and the health of those you love.
Whether you’re here to learn, to share, or to start the conversation in your own circles, this episode is for you.
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Resources to Learn More
CDC Breast Cancer Information:https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/
Breast Cancer Research Foundation: https://www.bcrf.org/
Black Women’s Health Imperative: https://bwhi.org/
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer.html
Susan G Komen: https: //www.komen.org
Sister's Network & Co: https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/
Touch The Black Breast Cancer Alliance: https://touchbbca.org/
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: https://www.lbbc.org/
The Tiger Lily Foundation: https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/
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