BlackDoctor.org is currently booking licensed medical experts and patients to participate in livestream panel discussions for our upcoming National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Series (November 6 & 20) and Cancer Awareness Summit (November 13). These one-hour panels will stream LIVE (virtually) on Facebook Live and YouTube Live to an audience of 2.6 million. BDO is the largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. Because these events focus on health equity and culturally relevant care in the Black community, we are especially seeking Black medical experts and advocates to participate (but open to everyone). All times are Eastern. November 6 – National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (Part 1) – 7 PM ET Experts Needed: Neurologists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists, researchers, caregivers, and public health professionals Also seeking: Caregivers or family members of those living with Alzheimer’s willing to share their stories November 13 – Cancer Awareness Summit 6 PM ET – Breast Cancer: Oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, researchers, patient advocates; also seeking survivors or caregivers open to sharing their journey 7 PM ET – Prostate Cancer: Urologists, oncologists, men’s health specialists, researchers; also seeking patients or survivors to discuss screening or treatment experiences 8 PM ET – Lung Cancer: Pulmonologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, smoking cessation experts; also seeking patients or caregivers affected by lung cancer 9 PM ET – Multiple Myeloma: Hematologists, oncologists, researchers, patient advocates; also seeking patients or caregivers with lived experience November 20 – National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (Part 2) – 7 PM ET Experts Needed: Neurologists, neuropsychologists, geriatric specialists, Alzheimer’s researchers Also seeking: Caregivers or advocates focused on dementia care in the Black community Date/Time TBD – Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Panel (This may be at 5pm on 11/13 but not confirmed) Experts Needed: Oncologists, gastroenterologists, researchers, and PanCAN advocates Also seeking: Pancreatic cancer survivors or caregivers willing to share their stories and raise awareness When responding, please indicate the panel of interest and include a short bio. Due to volume, only selected participants will be contacted by our director of programming. All emails are kept on file for future panel opportunities.

Hello there, I am Veronika Bubenickova, and I would be honored to share my story and insights as a panelist at the BlackDoctor.org Cancer Awareness Summit (Breast Cancer) on November 13, 2025. I would love to share my journey and inspire others to see that healing is not just about recovery, it's about transformation and awakening to who we truly are. I am a holistic transformational coach, inspirational speaker, and author of the book "Diary of a Soul Reborn." After spending 20 years leading digital product and project teams, my life changed completely when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. Instead of seeing it as an ending, I chose to see it as an awakening. I combined conventional treatment with holistic and spiritual healing, integrating practices such as Angelic Reiki, trauma-release, and Quantum Regression Integration Therapy to restore balance to my body, mind, heart, and soul. Today, as the founder of Lotus Journey, I guide women through and beyond breast cancer, helping them move from fear to strength and from survival to purpose. Thank you for considering me for the opportunity to contribute to the Cancer Awareness Summit. It would be a privilege to share my story with others walking the path of healing. I hope to remind every person touched by breast cancer that within every challenge lies the power to rise, renew, and rediscover who we truly are. Veronika Bubenickova Holistic Transformational Coach | Speaker | Author | Breast Cancer Survivor veronika-bubenickova.com | lotus-journey.com

I would love to join the lung cancer panel to discuss lung cancer as a physician whose non-smoking 30 year old cousin was diagnosed and had to navigate the chaotic healthcare system. Here is a little about me: Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a triple-board certified physician executive, digital health strategist, and author redefining healthcare innovation for the future. As founder of Digital Risk Compliance Solutions. She helps organizations navigate HealthTech risk, compliance, and trust at scale. Working with startup like Color Health and contributing to OpenAI's HealthBench, she helps organizations build trusted, future-ready health systems. She also serves women as Chief Medical Officer at Emme. Educating the masses as an international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she's also the author of Risk Proofing Digital Health and TEDx speaker behind "Did Disney Just Save Healthcare? Imagine This." Featured in Outlets like ABC News, Inc, Fortune, Fast Company, Healthline, etc. She was also named one of LinkedIN's Top 5 Healthcare Influencers to know. Dr. DeRouen builds safer, smarter, and more human-centered health systems for the digital age. Here is my speaking website: www.drerkeda.com Here is my TEDX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IVJtHVZhA&t=90s