In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, host Monique Bass sits down with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, a medical oncologist, educator, and author of Calming the Cancer Chaos: An Oncologist’s Guide for Women to Understand, Organize, and Take Control of Their Cancer Care.

Dr. Tiffany shares valuable insight to help patients feel more informed, organized, and empowered throughout their cancer journey. Together, they discuss navigating a diagnosis, communicating with your medical team, understanding treatment, advocating for yourself, and finding a sense of control during an overwhelming time.

This conversation offers education, encouragement, and hope for patients, survivors, caregivers, and anyone affected by cancer.

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Male breast cancer happens. 💙🎗️

Monique Bass, Founder of What’s Behind the Pecs?, sat down with breast cancer survivor Tom Wright for an honest and powerful conversation about his diagnosis, treatment and survivorship journey.

The lifetime risk was once commonly shared as 1 in 1,000 men. Today, it is approximately 1 in 755. Men must know their bodies, recognize the warning signs and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

🎥 Watch Tom’s full story on the What’s Behind the Bra? Podcast YouTube channel.

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🎙️ REAL MEN. REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.

On this episode of What’s Behind The Pecs?, I sit down with Ron Rapaport, a two-time male breast cancer survivor, advocate, TBI survivor, lymphedema thriver, and host of the It’s A Wrap With Rap podcast.

Ron joins us to share his powerful journey through breast cancer—not once, but twice—and why speaking openly about male breast cancer is so important.

💙 Men have breasts too. 💗 Men can get breast cancer too. 💙 And their stories deserve to be heard.

Our mission is to continue normalizing the conversation, breaking the stigma, and reminding men to know their bodies and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

📅 August 25 ⏰ 3PM–4PM EST

Awareness. Early Detection. Support. Survival.

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Monique Bass, Founder of What’s Behind The Bra?, had the honor of interviewing Belinda Salley, a true LD20 champion whose powerful advocacy helped lower New Jersey’s mammogram screening age to 35. 💗

Belinda’s story proves that when we speak up, share our experiences and fight for change, our voices can make a difference!

Thank you to Assemblyman Rev. Reginald Atkins for recognizing Belinda’s advocacy and sharing this important legislative update. We also honor the late Kathy Lloyd, whose dedication and legacy will never be forgotten. 🕊️💕

Watch the full episode on the Monique Bass YouTube channel.

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Early detection saves lives—and advocacy creates change!

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Shabba Don was first diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma at just 30 years old. After facing recurrence, her diagnosis eventually progressed to Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, Shabba joins us from the UK to share the reality of living with metastatic breast cancer, navigating treatment decisions, advocating for herself, and refusing to stop searching for options.

We also discuss her exploration of treatments in Germany, including liver-directed approaches such as TACE, microwave ablation and cryoablation, and why patients should feel empowered to ask their medical teams about available treatments, second opinions and clinical trials.

Shabba’s story is one of determination, advocacy and hope—even while facing an incredibly difficult diagnosis.

🎀 Real stories. Real strength. Real survivors.

Disclaimer: This episode shares one patient’s personal experience and is for educational and awareness purposes only. It is not medical advice. Treatment options vary by individual and should always be discussed with a qualified medical professional.

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In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, host Monique Bass sits down with breast cancer survivor Kiki Wooten to discuss a journey that didn’t end when cancer treatment did.

Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at just 34 years old, Kiki faced a bilateral mastectomy, reconstruction complications, chronic pain, and eventually a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

Kiki opens up about the challenges of getting answers, how CRPS symptoms can sometimes be confused with other chronic pain conditions, and what it means to live with an often misunderstood and extremely painful condition.

This conversation is about more than breast cancer—it’s about the lasting effects treatment can have on the body, advocating for yourself when something doesn’t feel right, and finding the strength to keep moving forward.

🎀 What’s Behind The Bra? is committed to keeping breast cancer awareness going all year long by sharing real stories from survivors, thrivers, caregivers, advocates, and medical professionals.

Connect with What’s Behind The Bra? Watch the full video episodes on our YouTube channel and learn more about our mission, programs, and Comfort Care Packages through the What’s Behind The Bra? website.

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Breast cancer can change your life in an instant—but faith, knowledge, community, and advocacy can help you navigate the journey.

On this episode of What’s Behind The Bra? — Healing Stories, Founder and breast cancer survivor Monique Bass sits down with Ronda A. Brunson, breast cancer survivor, Founder/LeadHER of Tata Tuesdays, Home of the Breastfriends, author, inventor, and patient advocate.

Ronda shares her journey from diagnosis and double mastectomy to turning her experience into a mission to educate and empower others. She discusses the importance of asking questions, advocating for yourself, finding community, navigating life after treatment, and keeping your faith through some of life's most difficult moments.

Her advice to someone newly diagnosed is a powerful reminder: keep your faith in God and hold on through the journey. 🙏🏽🎀

This conversation is filled with information, encouragement, faith, and the kind of lived experience that reminds us why survivor voices matter.

🎥 Watch the full video episode on the What’s Behind The Bra? YouTube Channel.

💗 Learn more about our mission, breast cancer awareness initiatives, and Comfort Care Packages at behindthebra.org.

Breast cancer can change your life in the blink of an eye. In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, founder, breast cancer survivor, and advocate Monique Bass sits down with fellow breast cancer survivor and advocate Felicia Kent, MHPS, CHW, founder of I’m Her 2, Inc.

Felicia shares her breast cancer journey, navigating treatment and side effects, and how she learned to take life one day at a time and cross each bridge as she came to it.

The conversation also explores finding hope after a diagnosis, adjusting to life after treatment, and how Felicia turned her experience into purpose by helping and supporting others through I’m Her 2, Inc.

🎀 Early Detection Saves Lives. 🎙️ Real Stories. Real Survivors. Real Hope.

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