On The Power of Self-Advocacy - Women's Health Series with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey

Narratives of Purpose

In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of healthcare advocacy and personal storytelling with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, President of the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation, who passionately discusses her journey as a radiation therapist and the drive behind her documentary, 'A Letter to My Sisters.'

Dr. Nia shares her experiences and insights on the rising incidence of breast cancer diagnoses among younger women, challenging the traditional age-based screening guidelines. She highlights the stories of women who faced significant barriers in receiving timely diagnoses and treatment featured in her documentary film.

Dr. Nia also calls for systemic changes that prioritise patient education, community resources, and holistic care. She equally emphasises the need for greater self-advocacy as well as open communication between patients and providers.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Research article on widening social inequalities after breast cancer at this webpage
• More about Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation at this website
• More about the documentary "A Letter To My Sisters" at this webpage
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CHAPTERS:

• 00:05 - Welcome to Narratives of Purpose
• 00:50 - Introducing Dr. Nia Imani Bailey
• 03:51 - The Importance of Early Detection in Young Women
• 08:14 - Creating Impact Through Documentaries
• 14:41 - Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare
• 16:59 - Connecting Resources for Cancer Patients
• 20:56 - Understanding Social Inequalities in Cancer Care
• 24:56 - The Need for Policy Changes
• 33:00 - Closing Thoughts on Health Advocacy