SIS: Sisters in Survivorship

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When Fear Shows Up During Breast Cancer, Faith Can...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/10/07

Dr. Mia K. Wright challenges the idea that faith and fear cannot coexist. She explains how fear can show up during a breast cancer journey without taking control, and why faith, intentional thinking, and self-advocacy can help women keep moving forward even on the hardest treatment days.RESOURCES Mia Knight Wright Website - www.miawright.com Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG - @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast

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42:30

21: Breast Cancer & the “Strong Black Woman” Myth:...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/09/30

In this uplifting episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen welcomes Pastor Mia K. Wright, co-pastor of Houston’s Fountain of Praise, motivational speaker, and powerful voice on faith, resilience, and healing.Together, they explore what it means to choose faith over fear in the face of uncertainty, how testimony and community can help women feel less alone, and why some of life’s hardest moments can become catalysts for transformation. Pastor Mia shares wisdom on purpose,

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4:57

How HER2 Breast Cancer Treatment Has Changed (and...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/09/23

Dr. Taiwo Adesoye breaks down what researchers are learning about aggressive breast cancers in Black women, the advances transforming HER2-positive breast cancer treatment, and why the future of care may mean more targeted therapy and, for some patients, less treatment. She also shares how current research is moving closer to giving each woman exactly what her cancer requires.RESOURCES Dr. Taiwo Adesoye, MD, MPH Website - sistersnetworkinc.org/who-we-are/taiwo-adesoye-md-mph/ Website -

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35:30

20: Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/09/16

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 unpack the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment and what Black women need to know now.From HER2-positive breast cancer to triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), Dr. Adesoye breaks down how targeted therapies, immunotherapy, biomarkers, and evolving research are transforming outcomes and giving patients more options than

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5:21

The Reality of Cold Capping for Black Women During...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/09/09

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, Amanda opens up about chemotherapy, radiation, double mastectomy, ongoing fatigue, and her difficult experience with cold capping and textured hair. She also shares how friends, family, and community made sure she didn't navigate treatment alone.RESOURCES Amanda Butler IG | @hiamandabutler Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -

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28:38

19: Breast Cancer at 32: The Diagnosis That Changed...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/09/02

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 diagnosis, a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, multiple surgeries, and a clinical trial.In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, Amanda opens up about navigating breast cancer as a young Black woman, from having to advocate for fertility preservation before chemotherapy to grieving the loss of her

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5:01

“We Have to Stop Being Afraid”: Bershan Shaw on...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/08/26

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 clinical trial. Seventeen years after her Stage IV diagnosis, she explains why survivors must speak up, why their visibility gives newly diagnosed women hope, and why Black women must stop letting fear keep them from screenings and honest conversations about their health.RESOURCES Bershan Shaw Website - bershanshaw.com IG -

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26:03

18: Given 3 Months to Live: How Bershan Shaw Survived...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/08/19

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 this powerful episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, former Real Housewives of New York personality, and breast cancer advocate Bershan Shaw shares her extraordinary survival story. From the terrifying moment seven doctors walked in to deliver her terminal diagnosis, to navigating aggressive

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7:04

Thinking About Breast Reconstruction? Board-Certified...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/08/12

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 the reconstruction options available after breast cancer, why every woman deserves to understand her choices, and the little-known law that requires insurance to cover reconstruction. Whether you're considering implants, using your own tissue, going flat, or simply aren't ready to decide, this episode offers the guidance every

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46:24

17: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains Breast...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/08/05

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: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Camille Cash to break down what every Black woman needs to know about breast reconstruction after a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Camille Cash explains the full range of reconstruction options, from implants and tissue expanders to

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6:19

Young, Black & Diagnosed: How Brooklyn Turned Her...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/07/22

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 a young Black woman in treatment, finding community online, and turning her story into advocacy, awareness, and hope for others.RESOURCES Brooklyn Olumba Website - www.breastcancer.org/bio/brooklyn-olumba IG - @brooklyn_style/ Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG - @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel -

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48:40

16: Diagnosed at 28: How Genetic Testing Helped Save...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/07/15

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 middle of building her life, career, and future.In this powerful Season 2 premiere of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, Brooklyn shares her journey as a young Black breast cancer survivor, from discovering her genetic risk and navigating treatment during the height of COVID, to facing financial toxicity, fertility decisions,

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2:49

Behind The Diagnosis: Real Stories of Fear, Survival...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/07/13

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 the breast cancer crisis facing Black women. We explored the statistics, the disparities, and the information every woman should know. Season 2 moves beyond the numbers and into the lived experiences behind them. Through honest conversations with survivors, caregivers, advocates, and medical experts, your host Caleen Allen explores

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2:11

"I Was 32. I Thought It Couldn't Be Cancer." | Season...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/07/09

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 the breast cancer crisis facing Black women. We explored the statistics, the disparities, and the information every woman should know. Season 2 moves beyond the numbers and into the lived experiences behind them. Through honest conversations with survivors, caregivers, advocates, and medical experts, your host Caleen Allen explores

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45:24

15: Why Black Women Are Dying From Breast Cancer More...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/04/29

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 triple negative breast cancer to delayed diagnosis and gaps in care.You’ll hear why many Black women are diagnosed younger, why current screening guidelines may fall short, and how lack of access and information continues to cost lives. More importantly, this episode is about what can be done. It’s about asking questions, pushing

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27:19

14 :What Breast Cancer Survivors Want Every Woman to...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/04/15

This powerful “Best Of” episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship brings together the most impactful moments from the season, featuring breast cancer survivors, doctors, and advocates sharing what every woman needs to know.From early detection and self-advocacy to navigating diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer, this episode highlights the real experiences and expert insights that could save lives. You will hear from leading voices in breast cancer care alongside survivors who have turned

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5:28

Loving Your Body After Breast Cancer: Navigating...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/04/08

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 image to self-worth and identity. She shares why healing starts with acknowledging where you are, not minimizing the experience, and how cancer can reveal the truth about your relationships and your relationship with yourself.RESOURCES: Nettie Jones Website - nettiejones.com Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG -

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36:37

13: You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Reveal: Nettie...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/04/01

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, and truth-teller known as “the girlfriend’s therapist.”Nettie brings decades of experience helping women navigate the hidden trauma behind breast cancer. She unpacks what it means to be labeled “strong,” why so many women silently unravel under the weight of expectations, and how therapy, truth-telling, and faith can help survivors

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4:23

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy: Which Procedure Fits Your...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/03/25

Breast cancer surgery decisions can feel overwhelming. In this segment, breast surgical oncologist Dr. Ryland Gore explains how doctors determine whether a patient needs a lumpectomy or mastectomy and why breast reconstruction should always be part of the conversation. She also addresses the disparities Black women face in breast cancer care and why many experts now recommend starting mammograms earlier.

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23:44

12: A Sanctuary for Healing: How Dr. Ryland Gore...

SIS: Sisters in Survivorship ·

2026/03/18

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 traditional practice to founding the Dream Breast Care Center in Atlanta—a sanctuary designed to provide compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally attuned care, particularly for Black women facing breast cancer.Dr. Gore opens up about having the inspiration from her late father, the urgent disparities in breast health for women

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