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Century Check-In Podcast Ep. 15: Breast Cancer Stories at Century Bank

Welcome back to the Century Check-In Podcast, presented by Century Bank—where we take banking personally and community care seriously. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this deeply personal episode features two of our own: Donna Sampson (VP & Mississippi Division Manager) and Pam Pierce (Director of HR). Their journeys are very different—one involved a second opinion at MD Anderson and a bilateral mastectomy; the other included surgery, chemo, radiation, and ongoing hormone therapy—but both are powerful testimonies of faith, family, early detection, and self-advocacy. You’ll hear about: How routine screening and second opinions can change outcomes What treatment can look and feel like—from chemo side effects to hair loss and recovery Genetic testing, risk awareness, and practical benefits (cancer policies, short-term disability) Finding strength in church, work, and family—and building a support group for others Local October resources like discounted mammograms and why prevention matters If you take one thing from this episode: be proactive and advocate for yourself—schedule the screening, ask the questions, and seek the second opinion. 🌐 Learn more about Century Bank: https://www.centurybankms.com 🎧 Subscribe for more local stories that inform, encourage, and empower. ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Breast Cancer Awareness Month 00:53 – Meet Donna Sampson (role, community service, tenure) 01:56 – Meet Pam Pierce (HR Director, longtime banker) 02:44 – Diagnosis paths: routine mammogram vs. sudden call 04:58 – MD Anderson second opinion & revised diagnosis 05:43 – Treatment options explained; choosing bilateral mastectomy 06:15 – Surgery outcome: no chemo/radiation for Donna Sampson 06:39 – How to access MD Anderson without a referral 06:58 – Pam’s timeline: surgery, chemo, radiation—fast and focused 08:12 – Chemo cadence & radiation schedule 10:15 – Side effects: taste, neuropathy, fatigue 10:34 – Hair loss, wigs, and perspective 11:19 – Options vs. second opinions (hindsight lessons) 12:07 – Today’s status: clear scans & ongoing follow-ups 12:25 – Hormone blockers, bone treatments, and prevention 13:08 – Faith, peace, and making the hard decision 16:03 – “1 in 8” statistic & why early detection matters 16:53 – Mammograms & proactive prevention 17:40 – Advocate for yourself: when a second opinion matters 17:57 – Genetic testing: cost, coverage, and what results mean 19:24 – Pam’s results & family implications 19:45 – Building your village: family, church, and work support 22:33 – Travel burdens, cancer policy benefits, and costs 24:40 – Employer compassion & job security through treatment 26:34 – Why benefits matter (short-term disability, policies) 27:39 – Encouraging younger employees to enroll early 28:20 – Local October screenings & community resources 29:41 – Bring a binder: questions, notes, and confidence 31:17 – The “new normal” & finding purpose after treatment 32:17 – A pocket insurance card and 17-day sprint of procedures 32:54 – Sharing openly to help others take action 33:11 – Self-exams, listening to your body 34:20 – Hospital foundation support & discounted mammograms 34:39 – Positivity as a practice during treatment 35:00 – Dreaming up a local survivor support group 36:17 – Faith lessons and gratitude 38:46 – One last surgery ahead & closing thoughts 39:26 – Be proactive, advocate, like & subscribe Hashtags #CenturyCheckInPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #SelfAdvocacy #MDAnderson #Mammogram #GeneticTesting #FaithAndHealing #CancerSurvivor #WorkFamily #CommunitySupport #CenturyBank #BankingWithHeart #MississippiStories #PreventiveCare #SupportGroup #HormoneTherapy #ChemoJourney #RadiationTherapy #HopeAndResilience