{"podcast":{"title":"SIS: Sisters in Survivorship","slug":"sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291","podcast_index_feed_id":7520291,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/sistersinsurvivorship","website_url":"https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b652b322-8e5a-11f0-94da-0b1a792650c3/image/2e70ecbe2145cb4488731a48fbf72936.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sisters Network","episode_count":33,"summary":"SIS: Sisters In Survivorship amplifies the voices of Black women navigating breast cancer and gives every sister the tools to advocate, heal, and thrive. Presented by Sisters Network Inc., the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization, SIS: Sisters In Survivorship is where truth meets healing. Each episode amplifies real stories from survivors, caregivers, and advocates while bringing expert insight from leading doctors and researchers. Together, we break the silence on the Black breast cancer crisis and give you the tools to take action. From early detection and mammograms, to genetic risk, triple negative breast cancer, mental health, motherhood, and survivorship, SIS provides culturally relevant insight, resources, and sisterhood that speak directly to our community. Hosted by Caleen Allen, SIS is not just a podcast - it’s a lifeline. Because too many sisters are being diagnosed young, too many are being dismissed by the system, and too many are being lost before their time. Every sister deserves to be seen. Every sister deserves to be heard. Every sister deserves to be supported. Subscribe now and join the movement to stop the silence, amplify the…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T06:19:03.131942+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291"},"episode":{"title":"15: Why Black Women Are Dying From Breast Cancer More Than Anyone Else","slug":"15-why-black-women-are-dying-from-breast-cancer-more-than-anyone-else","published_at":"2026-04-29T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/15-why-black-women-are-dying-from-breast-cancer-more-than-anyone-else","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV2491221100.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV2491221100.mp3","summary":"In this powerful Best Of episode, leading doctors, survivors, and advocates unpack the real drivers behind the disparity, from genetic risk and aggressive cancers like triple negative breast cancer to delayed diagnosis and gaps in care. You’ll hear why many Black women are diagnosed younger, why current screening guidelines may fall short, and how lack of access and information continues to cost lives. More importantly, this episode is about what can be done. It’s about asking questions, pushing for answers, and advocating for your health at every stage. Because awareness alone isn’t enough. Remember, early detection and self-advocacy can save your life. KEY EPISODES: Triple Negative Breast Cancer Hits Black Women Harder | Dr. Lisa A. Newman Explains Why Diagnosed Twice Before 40: Athena Jones on Early Detection & Surviving Breast Cancer Breast Reconstruction After Cancer: What You Need to Know | Dr. Aisha Baron Your Rights After a Cancer Diagnosis: Monica Bryant on Insurance, Work & Financial Protection You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Reveal: Nettie Jones on Healing Breast Cancer Trauma A Sanctuary for Healing: How Dr. Ryland Gore Reimagines Breast Cancer Care for Black Women RESOURCES: Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG - @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast","meta_description":"In this powerful Best Of episode, leading doctors, survivors, and advocates unpack the real drivers behind the disparity, from genetic risk and aggressive…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2724,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/episodes/15-why-black-women-are-dying-from-breast-cancer-more-than-anyone-else/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/15-why-black-women-are-dying-from-breast-cancer-more-than-anyone-else.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}