What happens when breast cancer collides with purpose—and a woman decides to fight for more than just herself?

In this unflinching episode of All Talk Oncology, Kenny Perkins welcomes the fierce and faith-filled Sherell Kinsler, a Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer survivor, founder of Cherish Moments Inc., and passionate advocate for community health. Diagnosed during the pandemic with one of the deadliest forms of cancer, Sherell takes us deep into her journey—from fighting for a proper diagnosis, to losing her father to prostate cancer, to building a nonprofit that gives women hope in the form of wigs, rides, and prayer.

With raw vulnerability and spiritual clarity, she shares the emotional toll of losing her breasts, choosing not to reconstruct, the harsh realities of chemo, and how she kept showing up for others even in her own storm.

Whether you’re in treatment, caregiving, or simply trying to make sense of your own pain, this episode reminds you: there is purpose in your fight.

• Why Black and Brown communities need better access and awareness around cancer screenings
• How Sherell’s request for a mammogram was denied months before her diagnosis
• What it’s like to go through chemo during COVID—completely alone
• The daily affirmations that gave her strength (“I shall not die. I shall live.”)
• Why she chose not to get reconstructive surgery after her double mastectomy
• The grief of watching her father pass away from prostate cancer just as she was healing
• How Cherish Moments Inc. provides rides, hope boxes, prayer, and support to cancer patients
• The emotional impact of feeling “forgotten” by her own community
• What it means to turn pain into purpose and be “boots on ground”
• Her plea to women: Get your checkup every year around your birthday
• Her plea to men: Don’t wait until you’re 50 to get a prostate exam

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How do you hold space for both science and soul in the world of oncology? In this heartfelt and informative episode, Kenny Perkins welcomes Dr. Ina Patel—breast cancer specialist, assistant professor, and mom—who brings both medical insight and deep compassion to her work.

Dr. Patel opens up about the emotional highs and lows of treating patients, especially young women facing aggressive breast cancer diagnoses. She shares how her own journey from immigrant child to pioneering physician shaped her purpose—and why creating a safe, human space for her patients is just as critical as the treatment plan.

If you or someone you love has been touched by cancer, this episode is filled with wisdom, advocacy, and reminders that medicine, at its best, is deeply human.

Key topics discussed:

• Treating young women with breast cancer and the unique emotional layers involved
• Why patient vulnerability is a privilege and how she holds space for it
• Her personal journey from immigrant to physician
• The rise of aggressive breast cancers in younger women
• The power of early detection and self-advocacy
• Barriers in diagnosis: when doctors dismiss breast lumps in young patients
• Genetic testing, mammograms, and how to bridge the gap in access
• A day in the life of an oncologist and working mom
• Creating a safe and empowering clinical environment
• How we can better educate both patients and providers

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What happens when a familiar face from your morning news shares the most personal story of his life?

In this heartfelt episode, Kenny Perkins sits down with media icon Tony Perkins—known for his decades-long career on Good Morning America, Fox 5 DC, and stand-up stages—to share his emotional, unfiltered journey with prostate cancer.

From early signs and diagnosis to surgery and recovery, Tony opens up about how routine checkups saved his life, what it felt like to wear a catheter, and why Black men must take their PSA scores seriously. He also reflects on the power of humor, faith, and a strong support system through one of life’s toughest battles.

Whether you’re facing your own diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this is a must-listen for anyone needing hope, clarity, and a dose of resilience.

Key Topics Discussed

• Why men—especially Black men—must stay on top of prostate health
• What Tony’s PSA test revealed and how early detection made the difference
• The emotional and physical toll of prostate surgery
• How humor became a healing tool during recovery
• The psychological impact of wearing a catheter and feeling “helpless”
• Why knowledge (not fear) is power when facing a cancer diagnosis
• How Tony’s wife and son became his emotional anchor
• Why men shouldn’t avoid the doctor out of fear of what they might find
• The blessing of post-op recovery, community prayer, and a new outlook on life
• Tony’s advice for anyone navigating cancer or a major health challenge

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