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The Unexpected Detour ❤️

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I felt compelled to share my journey with Breast Cancer. I want to discuss my diagnosis and treatment and the side effects that you may not know that could happen. Looking forward to having other women and men share their journey. After searching for answers, that"s when it hit me to call my journey The Unexpected Detour. As I carefully looked back and thought about my life it was filled with detours. I wondered if we had done things correctly and would we be able to avoid DETOURS? ABSOLUTELY NOT

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86:22

“The Courage to Tell the Truth About Oncology’s Blind...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/11/23

This week’s episode reaches deep. Our sisters opened up about the dismissal and disbelief Black women still face in oncology clinics — and they held nothing back. Their courage, their honesty, and their strength make this conversation one we cannot afford to ignore.If this episode moves you, share it. Let our stories rise beyond borders and remind the world that we deserve to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity.Subscribe on YouTube and listen on your favorite streaming platforms.The Resilience

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44:13

A Bit of Southern Comfort Kenny Perkins "That Cancer Guy

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2025/11/16

Today’s interview with Kenny Perkins was nothing short of enlightening. He is more than a professional in the field of radiation therapy—he is a man deeply committed to the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of cancer patients, survivors, Thrivers, caregivers, and their families.Though his hands may operate in the world of radiation, his heart is fully engaged in advocacy and compassion. Kenny brings a calm strength, a deep understanding, and a voice of hope to those navigating the

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4:27

Lorna M. Johnson: From Caregiver to Conqueror

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2025/11/11

In this episode of Legacy of the Thrivers, Frances Hammond honors Lorna M. Johnson — a Jamaican-born nurse-midwife, philanthropist, and breast cancer thriver whose faith and resilience transformed her pain into purpose. From the bedside to the boardroom, Lorna’s story is one of service, leadership, and unwavering strength. She reminds us that healing extends beyond the physical — it’s about lifting others as you rise.Her leadership extended beyond the hospital walls. As the founder of LMJ Global

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6:37

High Jumps, Hard Truths: Chaunté Lowe on Early...

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2025/11/06

Four-time Olympian and American high jump record holder Chaunté Lowe joins The Unexpected Detour ❤️ to talk about the hardest competition of her life: triple-negative breast cancer.Chaunté opens up about training and competing while in treatment, advocating for herself in a system that doesn’t always listen to Black women, and finding hope when fear was loud and the future felt uncertain.This episode is for anyone sitting in a waiting room, navigating a new diagnosis, or walking alongside someone

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21:16

Chemo & Mustard Gas: What They Never Told Us

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2025/11/05

What happens when a life-saving treatment is born from a weapon of war? In this episode, Frances unpacks the hidden history between mustard gas and early chemotherapy, the racist experiments on Puerto Rican patients, and what it means to advocate for yourself in a system that hasn’t always protected Black and Brown bodies. This is real talk for Survivors, Thrivers, caregivers, and anyone who’s ever sat in a chemo chair and wondered, “What did they really put in my veins?”#ChemoAndMustardGas

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59:45

“Becoming Ken: A Journey of Resilience, Purpose &...

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2025/10/23

From incarceration to inspiration, from hardship to healing—Ken Miller’s story is a testament to the power of transformation.In this soul-stirring episode of The Unexpected Detour ❤️, Frances sits down with Ken Miller, CFRE, President of Denali FSP, award-winning fundraising consultant, and national voice for equity in the nonprofit world. Together, they explore Ken’s remarkable path: overcoming addiction, rebuilding from loss, and emerging as a trusted leader helping others find purpose through

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4:34

“Olivia Newton-John: The Voice That Sang Through Cancer”

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2025/10/20

🎙️ Legacy of the Thrivers honors a woman whose voice became a bridge between healing and hope — Olivia Newton-John.Olivia showed the world that grace and strength can share the same stage through every note she sang and every challenge she faced.Her legacy reminds us that music doesn’t just entertain — it heals.✨ The Voice That Sang Through Cancer— The Unexpected Detour ❤️#LegacyOfTheThrivers #OliviaNewtonJohn #TheUnexpectedDetour #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerEducation #CancerJourney

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5:04

“Understanding Breast Cancer: Stages, Grades, and...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/10/20

Keywordsbreast cancer, staging, grading, treatment, TNM system, cancer cells, personalized treatment, advocacySummaryIn this episode of Breast Cancer Education Monday, Frances Hammond breaks down the concepts of staging and grading in breast cancer. Staging indicates how far the cancer has spread, using the TNM system, while grading assesses the behavior of cancer cells. Understanding both is crucial for determining personalized treatment plans and empowering patients in their care

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4:50

The Ribbon Before the Pink: Charlotte Haley’s Unheard...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/10/19

Before there was pink, there was peach. Before the campaigns and corporate slogans, Charlotte Haley was a woman whose kitchen-table courage reshaped breast cancer advocacy forever.In this episode of The Unexpected Detour ❤️, host Frances Hammond shares the untold story of the woman behind the ribbon, reminding us that proper awareness starts with integrity, not image.🕊️ Charlotte Haley’s message lives on—advocate, educate, and never stop questioning the system.Have a listen and learn about the

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4:29

Matthew Knowles: Breaking the Silence Around Male...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/10/13

Welcome to Legacy of the Thrivers, a segment within The Unexpected Detour ❤️, where we honor the voices—both loud and quiet—who’ve turned their pain into purpose.This week, I want to spotlight a man who used his platform not to promote himself, but to educate, empower, and warn others.He is a father, a businessman, and a survivor.And the detour he shared reminded the world that breast cancer isn’t just a woman’s disease—it’s a human one.In 2019, Matthew Knowles, the father of Beyoncé and Solange,

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23:56

"Know Your Biology: Understanding Receptors and Your...

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2025/10/13

Welcome to a new and important chapter of The Unexpected Detour❤️ one rooted in education, empowerment, and early detection.For October, I’m opening the door to the conversations I wish more of us were having—not just as survivors and thrivers—but as women, mothers, daughters, and friends.This is the beginning of our Breast Cancer Education Series, and today, we’re starting with the biology behind the diagnosis. Understanding what’s happening inside your body can help you advocate, speak up, and

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3:04

Don't Let Someone Else Tell Your Story

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/10/12

No one can tell your story better than you.In this brief message, I encourage every Survivor and Thriver to advocate for yourself.Black Breast Cancer organizations, advocates, and communities—our stories matter.It’s time to come together and share them boldly.I open The Unexpected Detour ❤️ Podcast to anyone ready to tell their story in their own voice—because YOUR STORY MATTERS.contact me at theunexpecteddetour17@gmail.com

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4:16

Breast Cancer and Young Black Women

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/10/02

Young Black women are being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier, and too many are dying.We need genetic testing, earlier screening, and louder voices.This episode is not just awareness — it’s a call to fight for our lives.🎧 Listen now: The Unexpected Detour ❤️#BreastCancerAwareness #BlackWomenAndBreastCancer #EarlyDetection #HealthEquity #TheUnexpectedDetour ❤️

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4:25

More Than Shaft: Richard Roundtree’s Fight and Legacy

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2025/09/16

When most people think of Richard Roundtree, they think of Shaft — the cool, confident, groundbreaking role that made him a cultural icon. But before Hollywood, Richard was already breaking barriers as a fashion model, walking runways with the Ebony Fashion Fair. He was a man of presence, style, and strength.But beyond the spotlight was another story — one that many didn’t expect, and one that changed the way we talk about breast cancer.In 1993, at just 51 years old, Richard Roundtree discovered a

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3:56

“Stage IV at 26: Ann Bond’s Story of Survival and...

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2025/09/09

When I think about courage, I think about women like Ann Bond. Women who didn’t ask for this journey, who didn’t expect their life to take such a turn — but still showed up, fought with dignity, and reminded us that strength has many faces.Ann’s story isn’t about fame in the usual sense. It’s about a woman who used her gift of laughter — as a comedian, a writer, and a truth-teller — to bring light into one of the darkest battles of her life.Ann was just 26 years old when she heard the words no one

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🎙️ The Unexpected Detour ❤️ Episode Title: “When Good...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/09/05

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ presents:“When Good Genes Go Rogue: Understanding Oncogenes and the Power of Knowing”In this episode, Frances Hammond breaks down the science of cancer in a way that’s clear, compassionate, and rooted in faith.🧬 Learn what genes, proto-oncogenes, and oncogenes are⚡ Discover what can trigger oncogenes to go “rogue”✊🏾 Hear why Black women must advocate for early screening and genetic testing✝️ Be reminded that faith and science walk hand-in-hand on the journey to healingThis

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3:04

“Your silence will not protect you.” Audre Lorde...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/09/02

Audre Lorde faced breast cancer the same way she faced the world—head-on, without apology. She refused to let fear or secrecy write her story. Instead, she named the hard things: the body changing, the systems failing, the quiet ways women—especially Black women—are told to swallow pain and smile through it.Her book The Cancer Journals didn’t dress suffering up; it told the truth. She spoke openly about her mastectomy, about identity, about choosing life not just in body, but in spirit. Audre

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100:40

The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/08/15

"When it comes to breast cancer, every story matters — because every story has the power to save a life. Welcome to Season 2 of The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Podcast Series: Stories That Still Need Telling. I’m your host, Frances Hammond, and I’m so glad you’re here.This season, you’ll hear from new faces whose journeys will inspire you, challenge you, and open your eyes — and from familiar voices returning with more to share about living, thriving, and advocating in the

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2:33

"Danielle Spencer: Courage Beyond the Spotlight"...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/08/13

Welcome to this special edition of The Unexpected Detour ❤️, where we honor the courage, strength, and resilience of those who have faced life’s toughest battles. Tonight, we shine a light on a woman who many of us grew up watching on our TV screens — the unforgettable Danielle Spencer, “Dee” from the classic sitcom What’s Happening!!.Danielle’s journey is one of grace through adversity. Long before her breast cancer diagnosis, she faced life-altering challenges, including surviving a near-fatal car

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3:14

Legacy of the Thrivers Grace In Every Season -Diahann...

The Unexpected Detour ❤️ ·

2025/08/12

Diahann Carroll was more than an actress — she was a trailblazer who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood. Many remember her for her elegance, grace, and the unforgettable roles she brought to life, but what’s just as powerful is how openly she faced breast cancer.In 1997, Diahann was diagnosed and made the courageous choice to share her journey publicly. At a time when conversations about breast cancer, especially in the Black community, were often kept quiet, she spoke out. She didn’t just

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