The Missing Piece of a Cancer Diagnosis: Our Mental Health
The cancer doesn’t have to be in your brain to do damage to your mind.
Meet Our Experts
Ryland J. Gore, MD, MPH
Medical Reviewer
Ryland Gore, MD, MPH, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in breast surgical oncology in Atlanta. She completed her general surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She went on to complete her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Gore previously served on the board of directors for Every Woman Works, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower women and help them transition into independence and stability from common setbacks. Gore served as the chairwoman of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign in Atlanta for three years (2019 to 2021). She is currently the co-director of Nth Dimensions’ Strategic Mentoring Program and the alumni board chair of the Summer Health Professions Educational Program (SHPEP), which is a collaborative effort by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Association of American Medical Colleges, and the American Dental Education Association.
Gore is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and lecturer on breast cancer and breast health, as well as women’s empowerment topics.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Gore previously served on the board of directors for Every Woman Works, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower women and help them transition into independence and stability from common setbacks. Gore served as the chairwoman of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign in Atlanta for three years (2019 to 2021). She is currently the co-director of Nth Dimensions’ Strategic Mentoring Program and the alumni board chair of the Summer Health Professions Educational Program (SHPEP), which is a collaborative effort by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Association of American Medical Colleges, and the American Dental Education Association.
Gore is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and lecturer on breast cancer and breast health, as well as women’s empowerment topics.
Asha Miller
Author
Asha Miller is a passionate columnist, influential speaker, and energized advocate for women's health and empowerment. She has emerged as a leading figure in the movement for radical body love and self-acceptance.
As a breast cancer veteran and mother of two, Asha's personal journey exemplifies her determination to fight back against the battle her body faced.
Despite enduring 12 surgeries, she remains resolute in her pursuit of mental, physical, and spiritual healing.
Asha's experience includes a double mastectomy, reconstructive surgeries, and overcoming the challenges of implant recalls. Through her unwavering dedication to her family, social justice activism, and commitment to health and fitness, Asha has become a renowned advocate for self-advocacy, particularly for BIPOC women navigating the healthcare system.
Despite enduring 12 surgeries, she remains resolute in her pursuit of mental, physical, and spiritual healing.
Asha's experience includes a double mastectomy, reconstructive surgeries, and overcoming the challenges of implant recalls. Through her unwavering dedication to her family, social justice activism, and commitment to health and fitness, Asha has become a renowned advocate for self-advocacy, particularly for BIPOC women navigating the healthcare system.
Asha's inspiring journey has led her to walk the runway in New York Fashion Week, introduce mastectomy swimwear for Target, speak at prestigious conventions, win research grants, and share her story through various media platforms.
Asha's favorite projects empower women to embrace new experiences, challenge themselves, and recognize the capabilities of their physical selves beyond illness. She believes that a diagnosis is just the beginning, an opportunity to redefine beauty, strength, and resilience.
In her downtime, Asha loves traveling the world solo and with her 2 children, trying new foods and adventures, hanging with close friends and family and challenging her fitness level in fun and engaging ways! You’ll also find her locked into anything related to True Crime documentaries. She’s an empath and enneagram 2 and loves supporting others.