Breast Cancer Special: The Diagnosis featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv

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The data shows that when it comes to Black and Brown communities, we wait too late to be diagnosed and once we are diagnosed the disease is so advanced that the options for treatment are limited and the risk of death and disability is that much higher. Knowledge is powerful and so is having a support system and understanding the importance of advocacy. 

Our goal is to address each of these themes throughout October. We’ll be releasing a new episode every Tuesday in October for TMI Tuesdays at 10am. You can find us on all your favorite podcast apps and here on YouTube.

In today's episode we hear from Rev. Leona Madison as she shares her journey as a survivor and thriver of Breast Cancer. We've divided her story into different segments that will be released throughout October:
 -Diagnosis
 -Treatment
 -Health since that time, side effects
 -Advocacy work
 -Faith

Connect with Rev. Leona Madison on Instagram @rev.leona_p._madison 

Learn more about Susan G. Komen
 - Black women and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/blog/black-history-month-2023/
 -Hispanic women and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/blog/dr-amelie-ramirez-hispanic-women-shouldnt-be-dying-at-higher-rates/
 -Asian women and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/blog/during-asian-american-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-prioritize-your-health/
 -Breast Cancer and the culture https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/race-ethnicity/
 -Men and Breast Cancer https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/facts-statistics/male-breast-cancer/
 -Find a walk near you https://www.komen.org/how-to-help/attend-events/race-for-the-cure/

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