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The MM+M PodcastWe’re still not done talking about breast cancerReporter Heerea Rikhraj talks with Sommer Bazuro, PhD, chief medical officer at IPG Health, Ricki Fairley, CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and Dr. Adriana Kahn, Yale School of Medicine about why women receiving breast cancer diagnoses at a younger age in 2025, and how campaigns and education efforts need to evolve to prevent these diagnoses for younger women. Check us out at: mmm-online.comFollow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+MTo read more of the most timely, ba...
2025-10-3136 min
#RolandMartinUnfilteredTexas Rep. Nicole Collier Sleeps on House Floor; Agents Flood D.C.; Black Breast Cancer Trial8.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Sleeps on House Floor; Agents Flood D.C.; Black Breast ACancer TrialTexas State Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to back down, she's even sleeping on the House floor--- to fight Republican power plays and she's joining us live.More federal officers are flooding Washington, D.C., but with the DOJ investigating claims that low crime numbers were manipulated, or is this just a way to justify the federal takeover?Black women face higher breast cancer mortality, coming up, we talk to Ricki Fairley about a life saving trial.
2025-08-202h 20#RolandMartinUnfilteredTX Dems Back for Maps Fight; D.C. Agent Surge; Spike Lee Exclusive & Black Breast Cancer8.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Dems Back for Maps Fight; D.C. Agent Surge; Spike Lee Exclusive & Black Breast Cancer Texas Democrats are back at the state Capitol after weeks of breaking quorum. What's next in the high-stakes battle over redistricting... State Reps Aichea Davis and Jolanda Jones join us live to discuss the Democrats' plans. In Washington, D.C., hundreds of federal agents are being deployed. We'll have the latest on what this means for the nation's capital. Plus, an exclusive interview with legendary filmmaker Spike Lee, diving into his latest projects and the stories...
2025-08-182h 01
Dear Cancer, I'm BeautifulProgress and Promise for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, with Hayley Dinerman of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and Ricki Fairley of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer AllianceIn this special episode, I sit down with Ricki Fairley of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and Hayley Dinerman of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to discuss the latest advancements in TNBC research, including key takeaways from SABCS 2024, new immunotherapy and targeted therapies, and the impact of the AACR research grant. We also explore efforts to address racial disparities, upcoming awareness initiatives, and how you can get involved. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the future of TNBC treatment and advocacy. Thank you to Merck, Daiichi-Sankyo, Gilead, Pfizer, and Lilly for making this episode possible!
2025-03-1240 min
Body WealthSupporting My Girls: Breast Cancer in Black Women with Ricki FairleyRicki Fairley talks to Brenda and Elaine about how she overcame breast cancer with the support of her family, friends, and doctors.
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Ricki founded Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, which drives the collaborative efforts to work towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer. She also benefited from and now partners with the...
2025-01-0842 minBody WealthAfter the Show--Take Aways from the episode on Supporting My Girls: Breast Cancer in Black Women with Ricki FairleyBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ricki Fairley. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Supporting My Girls: Breast Cancer in Black Women." You may want to listen to that episode first.
2025-01-0810 min
Living in the Sweet Spot with Angelique FrancisSeason 3 E3 : A Ribbon in the Sky, Breast Cancer Awareness -Alisa and HeatherThree courageous Breast Cancer survivors, Heather Bond, Alisa Scott, and Ricki Fairley (Touch Black Breast Cancer Alliance) share their successful journey to beating cancer with faith, food and fearless focus in the Sweet Spot!
2024-10-0940 min
Believe in Progress: an AACR Foundation Podcast025: Celebrating Survivorship - Best of Survivor Stories - Part 2Welcome to a second special episode of the Believe in Progress Podcast, from the AACR Foundation. June is National Cancer Survivor Month. Join us as we #celebratesurvivorship throughout the month. This episode is dedicated to the remarkable people and families who have faced cancer with courage, resilience, and hope. Their stories inspire us and highlight the importance of research-driven advances in cancer science and medicine.In today's "Best of Survivor Stories" episode, we'll revisit some of the most impactful conversations we've had with cancer survivors. These stories capture their journeys, the challenges they overcame...
2024-06-1952 min
What's Next: Nina LopesRicki Fairley: navigating the cancer healthcare system as a Black woman and a toolkit for optimismIn this episode of What's Next, Nina speaks to her most eagerly-anticipated guest yet - Ricki Fairley. Like Nina, Ricki was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, but that was 12 years ago and she is now living cancer-free.
Based in the US, Ricki has dedicated her time to campaigning on behalf of other Black women facing breast cancer through the charity she co-founded, Touch: Black Breast Cancer Alliance.
In this conversation, the women discuss their shared experience of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, how that differs based on their UK...
2024-06-121h 02Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful"Transforming Outcomes: The Critical Role of Clinical Trials in Advancing Breast Cancer Care for Black Women," With Ricki Fairley, Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer AllianceOn National Clinical Trials Day, we're joined by my dear friend Ricki Fairley. She's the founder of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and a 13-year triple-negative breast cancer survivor. Ricki shares her journey, highlighting disparities faced by Black women in breast cancer care. We discuss the vital need for inclusivity in clinical trials, stressing their importance for everyone.
2024-05-2040 min
Patient from HellEpisode 57: Why do Black women with breast cancer have worse outcomes?Black women with breast cancer have higher mortality rates and recurrence rates than white women. On this episode, we speak with Ricki Fairley, breast cancer survivor and co-founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and her daughter Hayley Brown, Director of Programs, about why health equity is such a major issue, and the need for better access to care and more research on the biology of the disease in Black women. This conversation explores various themes related to Black breast cancer, including access to healthcare, disparities in trials and outcomes, the need for personalized care, and the importance...
2024-04-2452 min
Navigating Cancer TOGETHERValuable Lessons on Navigating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and Personal Loss with Michelle Hutchings-MedinaHave you ever wondered how you would navigate through the unimaginable, such as stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer? Maybe you're currently grappling with the aftermath of tragedy and finding it challenging to navigate through. Michelle Hutchings-Medina embodies resilience in the face of adversity on multiple fronts. As a former oncology professional turned keynote speaker and certified professional coach, Michelle brings a unique blend of expertise to her mission. That mission is to assist others in not only surviving but also thriving in the aftermath of the unimaginable.✨Highlights from the show:[00:08:10] Mo...
2024-04-0344 min
Real PinkEpisode 267: Destigmatizing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer for Black WomenBlack 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.
2024-02-2624 min
Real PinkEpisode 267: Destigmatizing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer for Black WomenBlack 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.
2024-02-2624 min
The MATTER Health PodcastInnovating for a Cure: Breast Cancer BreakthroughsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer among women, with an estimated 42,000 women — and 500 men — in the U.S. dying each year from breast cancer. To reduce the effect of breast cancer on women and men, we must improve early detection, access to quality care and patient education.Join us during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for a panel discussion on the role of technology and innovative solutions in breast cancer care. Christopher Kunney, Christopher Kunney, FACHDM, CPHIM, MSMOT, Managing Part...
2023-10-251h 00
Black Health 365Celebrating Breast Cancer Action MonthIn this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, hosts Jackie and Britt welcome Ricki Fairley, an award-winning marketing professional and breast cancer survivor and advocate. Ricki has dedicated her strategic expertise to promoting breast cancer awareness and has made it her mission to eliminate black breast cancer. As a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, Ricki shares her journey and how she co-founded TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and currently serves as its CEO to address black breast cancer, ultimately reducing the mortality rate for Black women and making an impact in the fight against breast cancer. ...
2023-10-2537 min
For Your Health NewsImproving Our Understanding of TNBC to Advance Health EquityTriple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of cancer with high rates of recurrence. Despite incredible strides made to lower breast cancer mortality in the U.S., the risk of death for women diagnosed with TNBC is far greater than for those diagnosed other types of breast cancer. Significant progress has been made in the fight against TNBC, but there is much more work to be done to improve outcomes for all women diagnosed with TNBC. This interactive discussion with leaders in the breast cancer community aims to raise awareness on inequities surrounding early diagnosis and survival...
2023-10-1859 min
rePROFilm PodcastTOUCH with Ricki FairleyI know I’m a badass. I do a lot of good things. But I can’t change the mindset of a racist, 50-year-old white cardiologist. What I can do is teach Black women how to care for themselves and to demand the care they deserve (from their doctors).” — Ricki Fairley Ricki Fairley survived an aggressive form of breast cancer. Then she turned her attention to advocating for other Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from the disease than their white counterparts. She founded Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, to address the inequities she discovere...
2023-10-1645 minDear Cancer, I'm BeautifulNavigating The Challenges Of Breast Cancer Screening with Hayley Brown, Director of Partnerships and Programs for TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer AllianceMeet my friend Hayley Brown, Director of Partnerships and Programs for TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Hayley is also the daughter of the Foundation's founder, Ricki Fairley. Hayley is the driving force behind their special program, "For The Love Of My Gurls. We're going to hear Hayley's story, why she's so passionate about breast cancer advocacy and challenges that she's currently facing as she tries to navigate her own breast health and screening. Most importantly, she shares some very valuable insights and tools that help us get the screening that we deserve, regardless of age or race.
2023-09-1345 min
In the Midst of It AllHope on the Hardest DaysIn this episode, Ricki Fairley reads Alyson Tischler’s story at the previously aired book reading, Spirituality through our Struggle. Alyson was a bright light full of joy no matter what was thrown at her. Alyson wrote of her Jewish faith, her family, and her strong commitment to advocate for other patients.
2023-08-0707 minBelieve in Progress: an AACR Foundation Podcast004: Ricki Fairley - Surviving and Thriving After Triple Negative Breast CancerOn this episode, we are speaking with Ricki Fairley, the CEO and Co-Founder of TOUCH. She is also a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor and Thriver.Ricki’s personal purpose, passion, mission, ministry, and blessing is to bring focus, attention, research, science, and action to eradicating Breast Cancer, and supporting and coaching what she calls her “Breasties” through their breast cancer experience.Ricki is an award-winning seasoned marketing veteran that has transformed her strategic acumen into breast cancer advocacy. Ricki co-founded and serves as CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast...
2023-07-2629 min
Navigating Cancer TOGETHERThe Importance of Black Breast Health and Why We Must Trial with Ricki FairleyAs a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor/Thriver, Ricki Fairley's personal purpose, passion, mission, ministry, and blessing is to bring focus, attention, research, science, and action to eradicating Black Breast Cancer, and supporting and coaching what she calls her “Breasties” through their breast cancer experience.
✨A few highlights from the show:
1. Triple-negative breast cancer has high mortality for Black women, which is 41% higher compared to White women. Black women also get it three times the rate of White women. It is also the mos...
2023-04-0529 min
The BurnUsing Your Personal Story to Create Large-Scale Change with Ricki Fairley (Explicit)Advocate Ricki Fairley was diagnosed at 55 with Stage IIIa, Triple Negative breast cancer. She is the CEO and co-founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. She is a marketing veteran, and serves on the board of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and the Center for Healthcare Innovation. In this episode Ricki reads her essay “When We Tri(al): A Movement to Advance Breast Cancer Science for Black Women'' from Wildfire Magazine’s 2022 “Body” issue. April and Ricki will discuss how Ricki focused on black breast cancer to form TOUCH, folding your own story into advocacy, and advice on seeking...
2023-01-1831 minDear Cancer, I'm BeautifulThe San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - A Recap!Just in case you missed the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium adventures of Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director of The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation), Ricki Fairley (Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance) and host Melissa Berry, here's your chance to get the key takeaways and latest developments that we learned at this very important annual breast cancer conference. Thank you to our partners Gilead, Merck and Genentech for helping us to make this program possible!
2023-01-1137 min
Aging MattersBlack Breast Cancer w/ Ricki Fairley, Co-Founder/CEO, TOUCH Black Breast Cancer Alliance 11/22/22Conversation w. Ricki Fairley, triple negative breast cancer survivor and Co-Founder/CEO, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (BBCA), about risk factors, symptoms, types, diagnosis/treatment of Black breast cancer, and TOUCH BBCA activities and programs.
2022-11-2253 min
mPress Conversations with MaggieBlack Women: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (Touch) with Ricki FairleySend us a text As a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor/Thriver, Ricki’s personal purpose, passion, mission, ministry, and blessing is to bring focus, attention, research, science, and action to eradicating Black Breast Cancer, and supporting and coaching what she calls her “Breasties” through their breast cancer experience. We discuss Ricki's diagnosis and her journey to medical trials that saved her life. Rick's passions and what keeps her going each day. The importance of seeking the BEST medical care for yourself and how more black women should take part in clinical trials. Suppo...
2022-10-2737 min
Dear Cancer, I'm BeautifulA Mover And A Shaker Who's Advancing The Science for Black Breast Cancer with Ricki Fairley, CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer AllianceHost Melissa Berry catches up with her very first triple negative BFF, Ricki Fairley! Ricki is the CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and since their first interview Ricki has been making some serious strides towards eradicating Black breast cancer. She launched When We Tri(al), a movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation. The movement aims to change the devastating breast cancer mortality rates for Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Black women are drastically underrepresented in clinical trials; o...
2022-07-0633 min
For Your Health NewsCancer Moonshot 2022The "DRIVing Diabetes Health Equity: Championing Change" topic was originally presented at the 2022 National Minority Quality Forum Annual Leadership Summit on Health Disparities and Health Braintrust. Listen now for a closer look at addressing existing disparities.
Panelists:
Leigh Boehmer, MD, Chief Medical Officer Association of Community Cancer Centers
Ricki Fairley, Chief Executive Officer, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Veronica Sandoval, PhD, JD Principal, Patient Inclusion & Health Equity Chief Diversity Office, Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group
Liz Valencia, MD, JD, Enterprise Associate Dean DEI Mayo Clinic, Alix School of Medicine
Bilal...
2022-06-061h 06
The 50 for 50 Storytelling ProjectRicki Fairley '78Ricki Fairley thought she would never live to see her youngest daughter graduate. But she made it to that 2014 commencement and is still very much alive—and saving lives, as well. About a decade ago, Fairley was diagnosed with a lethal form of breast cancer that is particularly common among Black women. Yet they tend to be excluded from experimental drug trials that could improve their chances of survival. Fairley put her seasoned marketing and public relations skills to work, educating drug makers and helping her wide network of Black "breasties" combat the disease. In addition to sharing her in...
2022-05-1930 min
The BOW Knows...Business with Nic CoberThe BOW Knows Business Podcast: Episode 6 - Ricki FairleyOn the 6th episode of the BOW Knows Podcast, the BOW sister of the week, Ricki Fairley, discusses her movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation..Ricki Fairley is the founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and also a founding member of The BOW Collective.Be sure to follow us on www.thebowcollective.org to read her blog and advice on scaling your business!*The BOW Knows Business Podcast starts at 6PM EST each and every Wednesday on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube*
2022-04-2526 minThe BOW Knows...Business with Nic CoberThe BOW Knows Business Podcast: Episode 6 - Ricki FairleyOn the 6th episode of the BOW Knows Podcast, the BOW sister of the week, Ricki Fairley, discusses her movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation..Ricki Fairley is the founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and also a founding member of The BOW Collective.Be sure to follow us on www.thebowcollective.org to read her blog and advice on scaling your business!*The BOW Knows Business Podcast starts at 6PM EST each and every Wednesday on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube*
2022-04-2526 min
The BOW Knows...Business with Nic CoberThe BOW Knows Business Podcast: Episode 6 - Ricki FairleyOn the 6th episode of the BOW Knows Podcast, the BOW sister of the week, Ricki Fairley, discusses her movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation..Ricki Fairley is the founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and also a founding member of The BOW Collective.Be sure to follow us on www.thebowcollective.org to read her blog and advice on scaling your business!*The BOW Knows Business Podcast starts at 6PM EST each and every Wednesday on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube*
2022-04-2526 min
SKY IS BLACK#25 - Breasties, Assemble!BC and Anton welcome Ricki Fairley, founder of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and discuss Rwanda, Tefftastic, and the LA Times Festival of Books.
2022-03-191h 20
Our MBC LifeS03 E19 Black History & Health Equity Every Month, Every DaySend us a textJoin Co-host Sheila Johnson for a very special panel in honor of Black History Month. Sheila speaks with Rev. Dr. Tawana Davis, Ricki Fairley, Kelle Southern, and Stephanie Walker. This wide-ranging conversation is one not to miss as we dig into what it is like to be a Black woman seeking medical treatment for breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer and what these incredible women are doing to improve health equity for black women and men. We believe that Black History Month should always be celebrated but let's agree that it should not be j...
2022-02-281h 30
Dear Cancer, I'm BeautifulThe San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium "Highlight Reel" with Hayley Dinerman and Ricki FairleyMelissa sits down with Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and Ricki Fairley, Founder of TOUCH, The National Breast Cancer Alliance to recap some of the most important takeaways from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Learn how breast cancer advocacy groups, pharmaceutical companies and doctors are partnering to find a cure for Triple Negative Breast Cancer while keeping the patient community informed.
2022-02-0234 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBreast Cancer & Black Women - Ericka Hart‘s StoryIn this episode we discuss breast cancer and Black women. We cover Ericka Hart’s (pronouns: she/they) story, a queer Black femme who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer at 28. And we highlight Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, an advocacy organization founded by Ricki Fairley, a triple negative breast cancer survivor.
To learn more about Ericka Hart’s story, please visit their website. Also, check her many interviews and speeches on Youtube including the PBS First Person interview, S2 #4: Surviving Racism & Cancer as a Queer Woman.
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2021-10-2935 min
Faith Health & HomeDid You Know? The Most Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer Disproportionately Affects Black WomenOn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS, of the Grand View Health/Penn Cancer Network Cancer Program; and Ricki Fairley, breast cancer survivor and CEO and Co-Founder of The Black Breast Cancer Alliance to address Black Breast Cancer as a unique and special disease state, the outlook for Black women living with breast cancer, and how recent treatment advances offer hope of reducing the mortality rate for Black women.
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2021-10-1914 min
Cafe Mocha RadioReclaim Your ThroneReclaim Your ThroneWhat happens when a female hip hop group from the 90s decides to make a comeback? Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez join Cafe Mocha to talk about the new ABC show "Queens." Naturi & Eve reunite after 20 year, Brandy picks up the mic to rap, and Nadine talks about playing a hip hop and r&b star alongside women who are chart toppers in real life. Plus, Ricki Fairley, founder of Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, raising awareness about the disease. #Queens #cafemocharadio Learn more abo...
2021-10-1841 min
Good News with Danielle M SmithDr. Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS and Ricki Fairley of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance on Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer!Today’s Good News interview will air at 4:05PM EST on WGBN AM 1360 www.wgbnradio.com You can also listen in via these apps on your mobile phone on TuneInRadio, SimpleRadio and the GospelMusicRadio, SoundCloud. Subscribe to podcast at https://anchor.fm/danielle-smith26
I’m speaking with Ricki Fairley the CEO and Co-Founder of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and a Stage 3A TNBC survivor. Ricki founded Touch to address Black Breast Cancer as a unique and special disease state, with a goal of reducing the mortality rate for Black women.
I’m also speaki...
2021-10-1511 min
Talk! with AudreyDr. Monique Gary, Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgical Oncologist and Ricki Fairley Co-Founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black BreMore Than Words advisors Dr. Monique Gary, a board-certified fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist and medical director of the Grand View Health Penn Cancer Network cancer program and Ricki Fairley Co-Founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and a stage 3A triple negative breast cancer survivor, and thriver. They speak with me have about a New initiative launched by Novartis called More Than Just Words, a multi-year commitment to promote health equity in breast cancer care and the disparities in breast cancer for black women.
2021-07-3009 min
Talk! with AudreyDr. Monique Gary, Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgical Oncologist and Ricki Fairley Co-Founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance: More Than Just WordsMore Than Words advisors Dr. Monique Gary, a board-certified fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist and medical director of the Grand View Health Penn Cancer Network cancer program and Ricki Fairley Co-Founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and a stage 3A triple negative breast cancer survivor, and thriver. They speak with me have about a New initiative launched by Novartis called More Than Just Words, a multi-year commitment to promote health equity in breast cancer care and the disparities in breast cancer for black women.
2021-07-3009 min
Dear Cancer, I'm BeautifulA Thriver On A Mission To Eradicate Black Breast Cancer With Ricki FairleyJoin Melissa Berry and her special guest Ricki Fairley, Founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Ricki shares her Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis, discusses the prevalence of Triple Negative Breast Cancer among Black women, talks about her career path from powerhouse marketing executive to Founder of TOUCH, and how she plans to eradicate Black breast cancer with her tireless patient advocacy efforts.
2021-05-2632 min
Our MBC LifeS01 E24 - November Just Gotta SHARE Listener RoundupThis month’s JGS Listener Roundup features a listener message from Massachusetts reflecting on our Parenting episode along with special Just Gotta SHARE messages from Katherine O’Brien, Julia Maues, Ricki Fairley, Dr. Aditya Bardia, and Anne Loesser. We also have a great interview from Senior Producer and Co-host Anne Woodward with Sue Cappucci, a person living with MBC who navigated the tough transition from work after her second-line treatment became too exhausting and depleting to continue her regular work schedule. Sue explains the process she needed to take and highlights the all-too-often realities that people face...
2020-11-3000 minReal PinkAdvocating for Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials with Ricki FairleyClinical trials test the safety and benefits of new treatments as well as new combinations (or new doses) of standard treatments. They can also study other parts of care including risk reduction, diagnosis and screening. People volunteer to take part in clinical trials and those who join help further the knowledge base that helps improve breast cancer care. Here today to share the importance of having a wide range of women represented in these clinical trials is Ricki Fairley.Special Guest: Ricki Fairley.Sponsored By:Amgen Oncology: At Amgen, we are committed to the relentless pursuit of breakthroughs...
2020-11-3013 minReal PinkAdvocating for Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials with Ricki FairleyClinical trials test the safety and benefits of new treatments as well as new combinations (or new doses) of standard treatments. They can also study other parts of care including risk reduction, diagnosis and screening. People volunteer to take part in clinical trials and those who join help further the knowledge base that helps improve breast cancer care. Here today to share the importance of having a wide range of women represented in these clinical trials is Ricki Fairley.Special Guest: Ricki Fairley.Sponsored By:Amgen Oncology:
At Amgen, we are committed to the...
2020-11-3013 min
Our MBC LifeS01 E24 - November Just Gotta SHARE Listener RoundupSend us a textThis month’s JGS Listener Roundup features a listener message from Massachusetts reflecting on our Parenting episode along with special Just Gotta SHARE messages from Katherine O’Brien, Julia Maues, Ricki Fairley, Dr. Aditya Bardia, and Anne Loeser. We also have a great interview from Senior Producer and Co-host Anne Woodward with Sue Cappucci, a person living with MBC who navigated the tough transition from work after her second-line treatment became too exhausting and depleting to continue her regular work schedule. Sue explains the process she needed to take and highlights the all-too-often realit...
2020-11-3039 min
Where Medicine Meets Ministry: Dr. Sheri Talks Faith & FactsYour Peace is Non-Negotiable with Ricki FairleyIn this episode we cover:Why should African-American women know specifically about TNBC?What can AA women do and where can they go to arm themselves with knowledge regarding TNBC?What is the Black Breast Cancer Alliance?The importance of choosing life in every thing that you do!Know your HER story—what’s your health issue?Changing your life will require you to let go of your dependencies.What is SMAD?---Sisters Making A Difference. Create your own group of supporters who can...
2020-10-1245 min
Our MBC LifeS01 E14: Interview with Ricki Fairley, Founder of TOUCH Black Breast Cancer AllianceSend us a textJoin us for our talk with Ricki Fairley, founder of TOUCH Black Breast Cancer Alliance – who is one of those incredible early stage advocates working so hard to make a difference for Black breast cancer and for everyone in the MBC Community. Ricki has an incredible story of how she upended and change her life when she was diagnosed with Stage 3A Triple Negative Breast Cancer that you don't want to miss. Learn all about her goal to address Black Breast Cancer as a unique and special disease state, with the overall goal of...
2020-10-0549 min