272 episodes

Real Pink, a podcast by Susan G. Komen, is taking real conversations about breast cancer from the doctor's office to your living room. Hosted by Adam Walker, episodes feature candid conversations with survivors, researchers, physicians, and more. Find answers to your toughest questions and clear, actionable steps to live a better life, longer. At Real Pink, compassionate storytelling meets real inspiration and real support.

Real Pink Susan G. Komen

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 92 Ratings

Real Pink, a podcast by Susan G. Komen, is taking real conversations about breast cancer from the doctor's office to your living room. Hosted by Adam Walker, episodes feature candid conversations with survivors, researchers, physicians, and more. Find answers to your toughest questions and clear, actionable steps to live a better life, longer. At Real Pink, compassionate storytelling meets real inspiration and real support.

    Episode 271: Komen’s Origin: From Health Equity for Women to Health Equity for All

    Episode 271: Komen’s Origin: From Health Equity for Women to Health Equity for All

    March is Women’s History Month so it’s fitting that we talk about how Susan G. Komen started off making history and continues to make history as an organization dedicated to achieving health equity. At its inception in 1982, Komen started as a health equity organization dedicated to supporting women, at a time when even saying the word “breast” was taboo and women’s health was simply not centered. Since then, Komen has doubled down on its health equity focus and works to advance and ultimately achieve health equity for historically marginalized or underrepresented communities. Joining us today is Cati Diamond Stone, vice president of community health at Komen to talk about Komen’s origin story and how that work continues today.

    • 16 min
    Episode 270: What to Know About Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

    Episode 270: What to Know About Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

    1 in 5 women who have had breast cancer surgery and treatment are at risk for developing a potentially detrimental side effect of breast cancer – breast cancer related lymphedema— a condition in which lymphatic fluid gets trapped in lymph vessels and causes chronic arm swelling leading to reduced quality of life for many. We are thrilled to be joined today by two guests to help educate us on this topic: Dr. Steven Chen, a practicing surgeon, Chief Medical Officer at Impedimed, and past president of American Society of Breast Surgeons and Kathy Lahr, a patient advocate who will be sharing her personal experience with breast cancer related lymphedema.

    • 25 min
    Episode 269: Advice for Entering Treatment from a Fitness Trainer

    Episode 269: Advice for Entering Treatment from a Fitness Trainer

    Starting treatment for breast cancer can be overwhelming and you might feel scared or alone. Often, hearing from people who have been diagnosed themselves can help provide a sense of safety and support. Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear fitness trainer Amanda Butler share some inspiration and advice about what helped her get through treatment.

    • 20 min
    Episode 268: Myth Busting: Breast Cancer Risk

    Episode 268: Myth Busting: Breast Cancer Risk

    Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Anna Horvat do some myth busting around breast cancer risk to shed light on factors that ARE and ARE NOT scientifically proven to increase you breast cancer risk so you can feel empowered to make important breast care decisions and take charge of your health.

    • 25 min
    Episode 267: Destigmatizing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer for Black Women

    Episode 267: Destigmatizing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer for Black Women

    Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, at later stages and with more aggressive types of breast cancer than white women. This makes knowing your family health history crucial and potentially lifesaving. Ricki Fairley, a 12 - year late stage breast cancer survivor, is joining us on the show today to talk about the importance of normalizing conversations around breast cancer, particularly for younger women.

    • 24 min
    Episode 266: A Career Passion Turned Personal

    Episode 266: A Career Passion Turned Personal

    Sometimes on our show, we hear stories of women who make career changes after they receive a breast cancer diagnosis, some of them finding that they want to chase passions, give back to others, or perhaps simply realign their priorities. It is less often, however, that we are joined by women who have devoted their entire careers to the field of breast cancer and then suddenly find themselves as the patient. We are lucky enough to be joined today by Tammy Handley, National Senior Manager of Clinical Operations for Women’s Health at FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, and breast cancer survivor, to hear her story and what it is like when your career passion turns personal.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

jerrijohnson ,

18 year survivor and thriver

This podcast has outstanding content and interviewees. It covers so many aspects of the breast cancer experience. I am an 18 year survivor living with metastatic breast cancer. I am alive today thanks to Komen research. This has been a great source of information and community.

Omega-w ,

Real and practical

SGK is opening the door to having candid conversations about topics that matter to us (survivors). Real Pink has real people sharing real and practical information. Thank you for making a difference and the real support.

le ta ,

Great podcast!

Kudos to Susan G. Komen for sharing real stories, highlighting survivors and empowering individuals affected by breast cancer.

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