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One of the high points of Jurline's career was when she appeared on the Mother Love Radio Show discussing the impact of Alcoholism on the African American Community.
If you ask what she loves most about her life, she will answer educating and promoting healthy lifestyles especially in regards to physical and emotional health. |
“There are so many women of color who are hiding behind their wigs and their weaves.” —Jurline RedeauxI would have missed this point entirely had I not connected with Jurline Redeaux, a member of Black TV Film Crew and a black woman who has suffered from Alopecia for more than 30 years. In an initiative to connect with our members, we reposted member photos late last week when we came across Jurline. She posted a photo of herself in a chair, her head shiny and bald, with the caption, “Black Panther screening in Long Beach. #warriorgoddess.” I guess it was the hashtag that got me, but it was also the glow in her face, the smile, and her eyes. She seemed proud. Her photo oozed, “I am a warrior goddess.” And so we reposted it. And what happened after is what inspired this article.
“The Black Panther movie empowered me. After I saw the preview with the women who were bald, I was empowered to go to the opening bald.” —Jurline RedeauxWhen Jurline saw that we had selected her photo on Black TV Film Crew’s Instagram page. She left this comment, “You got me crying this morning. I used to be so ashamed of my baldness that I used to sleep in my wig.”
“The Black Panther movie empowered me. After I saw the preview with the women who were bald, I was empowered to go to the opening bald.” —Jurline RedeauxWhen Jurline saw that we had selected her photo on Black TV Film Crew’s Instagram page. She left this comment, “You got me crying this morning. I used to be so ashamed of my baldness that I used to sleep in my wig.”
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"Yesterday was an amazing day for celebration! My dear patient Jurline Redeaux is now FIVE YEARS CANCER-FREE! Jurline is one of the most extra ordinary people I know and she has given me permission to share her story on my Instagram.
Jurline truly has suffered from alopecia and began started losing her hair in her late 30s. In her own words, losing her hair and the stigma associated with alopecia was even worse than when she was diagnosed with an aggressive uterine cancer five years ago. When I met her she was wearing a very expensive hair prosthesis ($2500), and true alopecia that she suffers from has caused her to struggle with scarring. Jurline shared with me that it took cancer at age 67 to finally be comfortable coming out bald. Our journey began with surgery followed by five months of chemotherapy. From the very beginning she was determined to make a difference in the lives of other women struggling with cancer. She has presented at many conferences on her experiences as an Endometrial Cancer Survivor, including Black Health Matters 2020. She is an ambassador for ECANA, the Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans. |
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She is an ambassador for ECANA, the Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans. As we have learned, African American women are affected disproportionately with the more aggressive cases of endometrial cancer. Jurline is a Health Care Advocate educating the Black Community about healthcare disparities. Jurline is also a Peer Supporter for The Sister Study and during the pandemic she wrote a memoir dedicated to her mother entitled Conversations with Mom (available at all fine bookshops and through Amazon.com). She has recently led a 6-week discussion group entitled Healing the Mother's Wound. A truly incredible woman, cancer survivor, and supporter of my mission to conquer Gynecologic Cancers." - Dr. Tewari |
Bridging The GapJurline felt it important that she participate in this powerful discussion to educate parents and caregivers of the mental healthcare system.
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Black Health MattersThe Black Health Matters Virtual Summit held in July 2020 was created for African American families committed to living their healthiest life by educating themselves.
Jurline was one of the presenters, describing her Journey with Endometrial Cancer for a patient's perspective. |
Let's Talk About Endometrial & Uterine CancerGuest Speaker: Jurline Redeaux. Hosted by California Black Women's Health Project & Sisters Mentally Mobilized LA, this Black women centered event is focused on endometrial cancer, uterine cancer and mental wellness.
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