BREATHE Tv

In this episode, we dive into the topic of bone health and the impact that cancer can have on our bones. The impact cancer can have on our bones is significant. Bone pain, bone loss, and health complications can be a result of cancer, cancer treatments, or an ongoing issue that is a part of survivorship when treatment is completed. In this episode, Valencia and Marquita share their experiences and talk about what has helped them to manage and support their bone health and why it is important to “Love your Bones.”

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Valencia Robinson |Patient Advocate & Pure Cat Yoga Instructor
• Guest: Marquita Goodluck |Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate

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Imagine hearing the words, “you have triple-negative breast cancer,” (TNBC) and learning the scary statistics that come with your diagnosis. Trying to understand what this means to you is emotional, but you are not alone. Navigating TNBC can be overwhelming, confusing, and a lot to process. The ANGEL Advocates in this episode talk about the emotional impact that triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has had on their lives. Listen to how each of them has taken charge of their lives and is making every moment count. 

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
  
• Guest: Se’Nita Harris | Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate  
• Guest: Keisha Stephney | Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate 

We invite you to join us for episode 3 of BREATHE Tv! Maimah is joined by three amazing ANGEL advocates Daria Ross, Rhelia Parker, and Melissa Ward. Join us as they discuss Triple Negative Breast Cancer Treatment, Diagnosis, and Journey. Each of these guests will share their experiences navigating and living through the challenges and changes that cancer treatments had on their lives.

Learn how they managed the process of being diagnosed, navigated treatment, and learned how to advocate for themselves.

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16-Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Daria Ross | Lead ANGEL Advocate
• Guest: Rhelia Parker | ANGEL Advocate
• Guest: Melissa Ward | ANGEL Advocate

We’re honored to share this episode of BREATH Tv, where we hear from two brave women who share their different reactions to Endocrine Therapy, also known as Hormone Therapy.

While Endocrine Therapy has been successful for many patients by slowing or stopping tumor growth and blocking or interfering with the body’s ability to produce hormones, like most treatments, patients on Endocrine Therapy can have different experiences. Listen as ANGEL Advocates Karla Sandifer and Tamekia Powell as they share their personal experiences and challenges that cancer and its treatments have brought into their lives.

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16-Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Karla Sandifer | ANGEL Advocate
• Guest: Tamekia Powell | ANGEL Advocate

The importance of Research, Science & Clinical Trials from the perspective of patient and provider. Both women see the “hope” that science, medicine, and clinical trials can bring to the lives of patients living with cancer.

Kimi works in the healthcare industry but nothing prepared her to hear the words “you have cancer”. Kimi has faced a number of challenges being diagnosed at the beginning of a global pandemic but she has also learned how to advocate and look at Research, Science & Clinical Trials in a new light.

Dr. Angelique Richardson is working to bridge that gap between patient and provider. Listen as she provides heart-centered insights into medical mistrust and the health and survival disparities for Black women and how changes are being made at the institutional level and how Dr. Angelique Richardson is linking research, science, and clinical trials.

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16-Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Dr. Angelique Richardson | board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
• Guest: Kimberly Skinner |ANGEL Advocate

Join us for the newest episode of BREATHE Tv on the topic of The Science of Breast Cancer and integrating soul.  Maimah sits down with ANGEL Advocates Kimberly Wyatt and LaToya Bolds-Johnson in an intimate conversation about the science of breast cancer and the way it impacts the mind, body, and soul.   You will be inspired by how these women have transformed their lives through their breast cancer experience and with faith and hope, and how they are helping those around them. 

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: LaToya Bolds-Johnson | ANGEL Advocate
• Guest: Kimberly Wyatt | ANGEL Advocate

Episode 7 of BREATHETv welcomes ANGEL Advocate Ashley Dedmon as we discuss the generational impact that hereditary breast cancer has had on three generations of women in Ashley’s family. Learn how Ashley changed the trajectory of cancer in addition to the empowering decisions Ashley has made for herself, her daughters, and generations to come.

Listen as guest speakers Dr. Regina Whitfield and Gwen Turner help us to understand how the cycle can be broken through genetic testing and by learning about your family health history. Learn how you can be empowered and evaluate your family health history, when and how to get genetic testing, and ways you can work with high-risk specialists to be proactive and make informed health decisions.

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16-Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Ashley Dedmon | ANGEL Advocate & Patient Speaker with Myriad Genetics
• Guest: Dr. Regina Whitfield | Board-certified Physician, Obstetrician & Gynecologist
• Guest: Gwen Turner | Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and ESG for Myriad Genetics

» DOWNLOAD: BREATHE Tv – Family History, Genetic Insights, and Testing

Join us for BREATHE Tv Part 2 of the on the topic of The Science of Breast Cancer and integrating soul. Maimah sits down with ANGEL Advocates Kimberly Wyatt and LaToya Bolds-Johnson in an intimate conversation about the science of breast cancer and the way it impacts the mind, body, and soul. You will be inspired by how these women have transformed their lives through their breast cancer experience and with faith and hope, and how they are helping those around them.

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: LaToya Bolds-Johnson | ANGEL Advocate
• Guest: Kimberly Wyatt | ANGEL Advocate

Episode 9 of BREATHE Tv is live! This important episode discusses Metastatic Breast Cancer and Clinical Trials. Our guests Tameka Johnson Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate and Lisa Laudico the Founder of Our MBC Life Podcast. Both women are mentors and leaders in the cancer community and have navigated treatment options and clinical trials to not only extend their life but to help those diagnosed after them by being a part of research.

In this episode Lisa describes her MBC treatment experience as jumping lily pad to lily pad to try to find a clinical trials to extend her life. “It’s like you’ve got to stay on the lily pad long enough so you can jump to the next lily pad.”

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Tameka Johnson | ANGEL Advocate 
• Guest: Lisa Laudico | Patient Advocate & Founder of Our MBC Life Podcast 

Join Maimah as she sits down with two courageous women – Dana Donofree, Patient Advocate and CEO of AnaOno, and Tamika Felder Founder and Chief Visionary at Cervivor, who have been impacted by breast and cervical cancer, respectively at a young age. Both women open up about the emotional and physical trauma of breast and cervical cancer.

Listen as they share their experience and are joined by Oncology Clinical Educator Jesse Desir who has focused her career on this topic and is supporting patients and educating providers.

• Guest: Dana Donofree | Founder & CEO AnaOno & Patient Advocate
• Guest: Oncology Clinical | Educator Jessie Desir
• Guest: Tamika Felder| Founder and Chief Visionary at Cervivor

Join Maimah as she sits down with two empowering advocates – Patient Advocate, Rinad Bsharat, author of Take Me or Heal Me, and Na’Diah Smith, Tigerlily ANGEL Trainer/Advocate, and mentor. Both women were impacted by cancer at a young age Rinad at 23 and N’Diah at 33.

Be inspired as they share how cancer revealed their passion and true purpose. Listen they each share their cancer journey and empowerment through advocacy that has changed their lives.

• Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
• Guest: Na’Daih Smith | ANGEL Trailer/ Advocate
• Guest: Rinad Bsharat | Patient Advocate/ Author

Join Maimah as she talks about biomarker and testing with ANGEL advocates, Kiana Wooten and Tonya Hicks, who is also joined by her twin sister, Sonya. All three of these women have a strong family history of cancer. All three women carry a gene mutation that put them at higher risk.

Listen as each woman talks about the importance of biomarker testing, being informed, and breaking the cycle of silence around generational health. Be inspired as they discuss using knowledge to change their life and the lives of others.

Host: Maimah Karmo| 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: Kiana Wooten |ANGEL Advocate
Guest: Tonya Hicks | ANGEL Advocate
Guest: Sonya Watson| Patient Advocate

This episode is impactful on many levels. Join ANGEL Advocates, Yahira Torres, and Kimberly Baltimore as we discuss ways to be aware of and eliminate environmental, emotional, chemical, and social toxins that each woman faced. Whether or not one has cancer, it’s important to know how toxins can impact health and life in general.

Listen as each woman gets personal and shares their experiences and tips on how to look out for and eradicate toxicity – particularly after a cancer diagnosis.

Host: Maimah Karmo| 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: Yahira Torres |ANGEL Advocate
Guest: Kimberly Baltimore | ANGEL Advocate

Episode 14 of BREATHE Tv launches today! In this episode we dive into the topic of complementary therapies and ways you can intergrade them into your lives.

In this exciting episode we are joined by two distant cousins that found themselves through the Tigerlily Foundation ANGEL Advocacy Program. ANGEL Advocates and cousins, Kawana and Marica have both embraced complementary therapies as a part of cancer treatments and survivorship.

Listen as they talk about the benefits to mindset, spirituality, nutrition, exercise, complimentary treatments and wellness practices have played a role in their lives since the time of their cancer diagnosis.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: ANGEL Advocate Kawana Rucker
Guest: ANGEL Advocate Maricia Cole

Join Maimah as she sits down with two inspiring, courageous and empowering advocates. ANGEL Advocate Kellie is a Previvor and ANGEL Advocate Anastasia is a Survivor both women have become powerful advocates in their community.

Listen as Kellie and Anastasia talk with Miamah about the impact cancer has had on their lives. The treatments and interventions they have taken to have their best health outcomes is inspiring. Learn how they are educating and supporting the cancer community through the power of advocacy.

Host: Maimah Karmo| 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: Kellie Goss | ANGEL Advocate
Guest: Anastasia Stevenson | ANGEL Advocate & Published Author

In this episode, we dive into the topic of metastatic bone disease and bone health. Be inspired as we talk with two incredible Thrives who are both living their best life despite the impact cancer has had on their bones, listen as they share tips, motivation and inspiration. It is our privilege to welcome ANGEL Advocate Terlisa Sheppard, a 20+ year MBC Thriver, and The Bald Ballerina Maggie Kudirka, an 8+ year MBC Thriver, along with Fitness Expert Derek Burns.

The impact cancer can have on our bones is significant and can further be impacted by metastatic bone disease. Listen as our guests share their experiences and talk about what has helped them to manage and support their bone health and why it is important to “Love your Bones.”

Host: Maimah Karmo | 16 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: Terlisa Sheppard | Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate
Guest: Maggie Kudirka | The Bald Ballerina & Patient Advocate
Guest: Derek Burns | President, CEO of AfterBurns Fitness & Fitness Expert for Tigerlily Pure Cat Initiative