BREATHE Tv – Tigerlily Foundation’s BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational breast cancer lifestyle web series that brings together patients, providers and loved ones in a space of purpose, while engaging in authentic and meaningful conversations about cancer.

Tigerlily Foundation’s BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational cancer video program that brings together patients, providers and loved ones in a space of purpose, while engaging in authentic and meaningful conversations about cancer, women’s health and lifestyle.

SEASON FOUR
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Survivorship - Life with Cancer | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #1

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About - Your Voice in Advocacy! | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #2

Understanding Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #3

Health Literacy in Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #4

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #5

Living with Cervical Cancer (Part 1) | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #6

Navigating Love and Life with Cervical Cancer (Part 2) | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #7

Recovery and Discovery: Finding a Pathway to Heal From Your Scars | BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode #8

BREATHE Tv Season 4 Episode Descriptions & Downloads

E01

Episode #1 Survivorship: Life with Cancer

In this episode, YOU WILL BE INSPIRED. Join us as we talk about survival and life with cancer. We are joined by Tameka Johnson, a Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate who was a child when first diagnosed with cancer. Listen as we discuss navigating survivorship, the importance of knowing your body and advocating for yourself. Tameka shares her journey of survivorship and her path to becoming a resilient thriver. In survivorship you can continue to live your best life, evolve your soul and  live a LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE ON PURPOSE.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 17 Year Breast Cancer Survivor

Guest: Tameka Johnson | MBC Thriver | CEO of Evolving Soul LLC| Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate

Episode #2 Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About – Your Voice in Advocacy!

Hearing the life-altering words, “you have breast cancer” or “you have an 87% chance of developing cancer, amongst other cancers” can be scary no matter what age you are or how familiar you are with the medical system. These incredible women, Paige and Dani have taken to social media to “keep it real” and share how cancer has impacted their lives from their authentic perspectives. They are fun, creative, open and honest, which have been contributing factors to a community that needed more real and empowered voices.

In this episode we talk with Paige More co-founder of The Breasties (an all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for survivors, previvors, Stage 4 thrivers, and caregivers impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers) and the incredible Dani Trops (advocate, influencer and educator).

Funded by Takeda

Episode #3 Understanding Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Survivorship: Life with Cancer

In this episode, we talk with two survivors diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Maimah Karmo and Jonell Deshotel. Watch, listen and learn as they get personal about their experience in addition to sharing facts, empowerment and education.

Jonell describes that when she felt the lump, she intuitively knew what it was. Growing up as a teenager, Jonelle learned about breast cancer through her mom’s diagnosis. It was her experience as a caregiver then as a patient that led her to advocacy and becoming a Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate Lead. “There are more and more women being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, women under 40, Women of Color.”

TNBC tends to grow and spread more quickly than most other types of breast cancer, studies also reporting African-American women are 3 times more likely to develop TNBC than white women. We are doing something to empower Black women and working together to make sure we have a better outcome.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 17 Year TNBC Breast Cancer Survivor

Guest: Jonell Deshotel | TNBC Survivor | Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate Lead

Episode #4 Health Literacy in Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis

In this episode, you’ll meet Kathryn Jackson who had to have a crash course in cancer after her diagnosis. She had to learn important terms, cancer treatments, potential side effects, side effect management, and more – especially now that her cancer has returned as Stage IV metastatic breast cancer.

The Covid-19 Pandemic caused significant delays in cancer care. Routine scans were delayed for serval months after initial diagnosis and treatments, so when Kathryn was able to get her scans, it showed that cancer had returned. The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are far reaching with significant life changing impacts for millions.

While it’s hard to digest complex information, with significant health implications, Kathryn is doing everything she can, asking questions, and working hand in hand with her medical team but not without challenges. Katheryn has experienced delays in treatment when waiting for insurance approvals which also require additional medical follow up, extra documentation, paperwork, and justification from the medical team as to the necessity and urgency of these medications. To satisfy the insurance needs, both patient and provider must shift focus and demonstrate to the insurance companies why these medications are essential for Kathryn’s fight for survival. All this is happening while time is of the essence. We hope you’re empowered by Katharyn’s story.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 17 Year TNBC Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: Kathryn Jackson | Breast Cancer Thriver | Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate

Supported by Merck and Takeda

Episode #5 Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Amina was in the best shape of her life, beginning a career as a professional dancer and living the life in New York. Life was exciting, she was setting goals for the future, training intensely, and life had endless possibilities until a Stage IV cancer diagnosis put a pause on everything.

The signs were there that something was happening in Amina’s body, but because she was only 21 years old, she was dismissed by healthcare providers, and found herself spun in circles trying to navigate the medical system and in getting a diagnosis.

Watch Amina as she talks about her pathway to diagnosis with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and how she embraced self-advocacy, became educated and empowered throughout her treatment, determined to get back to the life she had. Today, life is no longer on pause. Amina Battled Cancer Like a Boss and even during treatment her mind was still on dance, choreography and building a career. Now, with renewed life and no evidence of disease, she is living the life of a professional dancer, and as an advocate and spokesperson for the young adult cancer community.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 17 Year TNBC Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: Amina Lydia Vargas | Thriver | Patient Advocate

Supported By Takeda

Episode #6 Living with Cervical Cancer (Part 1)

Welcome to part one of this two-part educational series featuring TrevisMichelle who has worked as a registered nurse and now is a bestselling author, coach, speaker and cervical cancer warrior. TrevisMichelle is on a mission to educate and raise awareness around cervical cancer. You’ll be inspired to hear how she’s advocating for herself as an advocate and within the healthcare system.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the signs, symptoms and ways you understand and act early in terms of your risk of cervical cancer, why regular screening is important and other key takeaways. Breathe, take notes and become empowered.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 17 Year TNBC Breast Cancer Survivor
Guest: TrevisMichelle | Survivor | Patient Advocate | Registered Nurse | Author

Supported by Merck

BREATHE Tv After Show with Dr. Reneé

“It is in the BREATHE Tv After Show that we drive a bit deeper into the lived experiences of the guests, topics discussed in the episode through the lens of Black culture and health as it relates to cancers that impact women.”

~ Dr. Renee Matthews

Dr. Renee Matthews has appeared on television shows such as, The Oprah
Winfrey Show and TVOne’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin where she
discussed different health topics. She started her media career with her own radio show on SiriusXM/ReachMD, a programming source for health professionals. In addition, Dr. Renee has been a featured medical correspondent on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning and Café Mocha Radio with Loni Love and MC Lyte (syndicated radio show).

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Dr. Renee hosts The Ask Dr. Renee Show, a weekly show to motivate and inspire viewers to “Live the life you deserve”. She also hosts a daily Periscope show, #ReneesRemedies where she gives helpful health, business and life tips. Dr. Renee has been a contributing health writer for MadameNoire.com,
BlackandMarriedwithKids.com, BlackDoctor.org, DiaryofaFirstTimemom.com and GoodEnoughMother.com. She is also a sought after speaker for various health organizations and schools. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Renee
conducts speaking engagements on social media, branding, motivation, and
becoming an entrepreneur.

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