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Personal connections the Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon. Mitra Woody shares how her story led her to champion The Rose and its mission to save lives through early detection. She draws on her healthcare law background to explain why access to preventive breast care remains out of reach for many uninsured and underinsured patients. She points to mobile mammography and patient navigation as the most critical lifelines The Rose offers in vulnerable communities. During this episode, she lays out clear goals for the Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon: raise serious funds, recognize longtime volunteers and spread the word about the work happening every day at The Rose. Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. Why did Mitra Woody decide to chair the Everything's Coming Up Roses luncheon? 2. What has Mitra Woody’s experience been attending previous Rose luncheons? 3. Where is Mitra Woody from, and what is her background? 4. How does Mitra Woody’s experience relate to healthcare and access issues? 5. Does Mitra Woody think access to healthcare in Texas will improve? 6. Why is having health insurance important, even if it doesn’t guarantee good health? 7. Has Mitra Woody known anyone who went through breast cancer? 8. What are some myths about breast cancer that the speakers address? 9. What community and volunteer work has Mitra Woody been involved in? 10. What does Mitra Woody believe are the most important services The Rose provides? 11. How does patient navigation help those diagnosed with breast cancer? 12. What are Mitra Woody’s personal goals for the upcoming luncheon? 13. What message does Mitra Woody want to share with women regarding their health? Timestamped Overview 00:00 From Tulsa to Law Career 03:57 Access to Preventative Health Care 07:48 Early Breast Cancer Awareness 11:23 Impact of Writing in Education 15:38 Support and Guidance After Diagnosis 17:36 Importance of Patient Navigation 20:53 Celebrating the Rose's Impact 24:29 Building Support Through Events 27:11 Everyone Welcome AnytimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.