Stand Up To Cancer: Advocacy and Research in Action w/ Frederick Johnson
12/04/23 • 44 min
In this episode we are joined by Frederick Johnson from Stand Up To Cancer. In this episode he and Shellie talk about the upcoming campaign called Cancer Screen Week, this first week of December starting December 4, 2023 which aims to promote cancer screening and early detection. They highlight the significance of mammograms and breast cancer screening and share resources to get screened, discuss the challenges faced by individuals without insurance ,and the disproportionate impact on certain communities, particularly black women. You won't want to miss this episode which emphasizes the importance of addressing these barriers and providing access to affordable healthcare.
About Cancer Screen Week
Founded by Genentech, and in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Optum and Stand Up To Cancer, Cancer Screen Week is the first and only awareness week dedicated to understanding the benefits of regular cancer screenings for all cancer types. The week takes place annually the first full week of December (this year, December 4-8). We bring the campaign to life through the website www.cancerscreenweek.org, earned media/storytelling, and digital media including paid advertising.
Campaign Goals:
- Increase national awareness of the importance of regular cancer screening and early detection among U.S. adults 35+
- Reach underserved populations that experience disparities in cancer (specifically Black, Latino, and Tribal communities)
- Generate grassroots engagement locally in communities nationwide
- Breast cancer is one of the cancers highlighted for regular screenings.
Resources
Timestamps
02:32 Importance of cancer screening
06:00 Importance of access to information.
12:01 Regular screening is crucial.
16:27 Importance of knowing family history.
23:39 Be your own healthcare advocate.
27:07 Advocate for your own healthcare.
32:09 Advocacy organizations provide valuable resources.
39:12 Health inequities affect cancer treatment.
43:23 Engage people in decision-making.
This episode is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Producer Stephen Selnick, and Editors and Mixers Stefano Montali and Rob Johnson. To learn more on how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at rainbowcreative.co
In this episode we are joined by Frederick Johnson from Stand Up To Cancer. In this episode he and Shellie talk about the upcoming campaign called Cancer Screen Week, this first week of December starting December 4, 2023 which aims to promote cancer screening and early detection. They highlight the significance of mammograms and breast cancer screening and share resources to get screened, discuss the challenges faced by individuals without insurance ,and the disproportionate impact on certain communities, particularly black women. You won't want to miss this episode which emphasizes the importance of addressing these barriers and providing access to affordable healthcare.
About Cancer Screen Week
Founded by Genentech, and in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Optum and Stand Up To Cancer, Cancer Screen Week is the first and only awareness week dedicated to understanding the benefits of regular cancer screenings for all cancer types. The week takes place annually the first full week of December (this year, December 4-8). We bring the campaign to life through the website www.cancerscreenweek.org, earned media/storytelling, and digital media including paid advertising.
Campaign Goals:
- Increase national awareness of the importance of regular cancer screening and early detection among U.S. adults 35+
- Reach underserved populations that experience disparities in cancer (specifically Black, Latino, and Tribal communities)
- Generate grassroots engagement locally in communities nationwide
- Breast cancer is one of the cancers highlighted for regular screenings.
Resources
Timestamps
02:32 Importance of cancer screening
06:00 Importance of access to information.
12:01 Regular screening is crucial.
16:27 Importance of knowing family history.
23:39 Be your own healthcare advocate.
27:07 Advocate for your own healthcare.
32:09 Advocacy organizations provide valuable resources.
39:12 Health inequities affect cancer treatment.
43:23 Engage people in decision-making.
This episode is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Producer Stephen Selnick, and Editors and Mixers Stefano Montali and Rob Johnson. To learn more on how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at rainbowcreative.co
Previous Episode
The Journey of a Breast Cancer Survivor: From Diagnosis to Advocacy w/ Bridgette Hempstead
In this premiere episode, Shellie Turner interviews Bridgette Hempstead who survived breast cancer and created an organization, The Cierra Sisters to support others. They discuss the lack of resources and support available when they were diagnosed, and the importance of sharing stories and information. Bridgette shares her personal experience with breast cancer, from the initial diagnosis to her journey through treatment. This episode also discusses the impact of the diagnosis on their lives and how it led them to create platforms and organizations for breast cancer survivors.
About the Cierra Sisters
Cierra Sisters was founded by Bridgette Hempstead shortly after her own diagnosis. It is a breast cancer survivor and support organization. The name is rooted in African origins; “Cierra” meaning “knowing”, reminding us that knowledge is in fact power. Their mission is to break the cycle of fear and increase knowledge concerning breast cancer in the African-American and underserved communities. Though they are based in Seattle Washington, Cierra Sisters is committed to increasing local, state, and nationwide attention to the devastating impact of breast cancer.
Resources:
- https://cierrasisters.org/
- https://cierrasisters.org/information
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cierra_sisters/
02:05 Breast cancer diagnosis led to advocacy.
10:52 Support and educate breast cancer patients
15:26 Importance of clinical trials for African-American women.
18:25 Advocate for your own health.
23:54 Importance of support during illness.
32:46 Advocate for proper medical care.
35:09 Advocate for yourself in healthcare.
This episode is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Producer Stephen Selnick, and Editors and Mixers Stefano Montali and Rob Johnson. To learn more on how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at rainbowcreative.co
Next Episode
Beyond Survival: Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Breast Cancer Journey
In this episode, Shellie speaks with Karen Eubanks Jackson - the Founder and CEO of Sisters Network® Inc., the oldest and largest national Black breast cancer survivorship organization. Mrs. Jackson has been diagnosed with breast cancer four times, and in this episode she emphasizes the need for individuals to know their own bodies and pay attention to any signs of a problem. This discussion dives into importance of early detection and self-advocacy, highlights the progress made in raising awareness about breast cancer, and breaking the stigma surrounding it. Both Shellie and Mrs. Jackson share their experiences and the changes they have gone through after their diagnoses.
About KAREN EUBANKS JACKSON, FOUNDER/CEO, SISTERS NETWORK INC.
Karen Eubanks Jackson is an inspirational woman, renowned as the Founder and CEO of Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), a remarkable 30-year four-time breast cancer survivor, and an accomplished author. Karen is recognized as a pioneer in the Black breast cancer movement, a national leader, advocate, and visionary who was driven by her own personal triumphs over breast cancer to help save the lives of other black women.
In 1994, Karen founded Sisters Network Inc. after experiencing and recognizing the absence of a supportive "sisterhood" in conventional organizations, coupled with a devastating mortality rate for Black women, she set out to confront the silence, shame and stigma associated with breast cancer in the black community. Her objective was to educate and empower Black women, encourage early detection, and ultimately increase survival rates. Today, Sisters Network Inc. is the oldest and largest national Black breast cancer survivorship organization with nearly 30 survivor-run affiliate chapters in the United States.
Acknowledging the historical reluctance within the Black community to discuss health concerns, Karen launched the impactful STOP THE SILENCE ® campaign, encouraging criticalconversations about family health and history.
Resources
https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sistersnetwork/
https://www.facebook.com/sistersnetworkinc/
00:57 Early detection and self-advocacy matter.
12:04 Empowerment through breast cancer advocacy.
15:19 Importance of knowledge in healthcare.
19:59 Importance of seeking multiple opinions.
24:42. Advocate for your own healthcare.
32:30 Take control of your health.
36:01. Importance of early breast health.
This episode is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Producer Stephen Selnick, and Editors and Mixers Stefano Montali and Rob Johnson. To learn more on how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at rainbowcreative.co
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