On this episode, we are speaking with R&B icon Patti LaBelle. 

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Please don't forget, cancer research saves lives.

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In 2005, Patti LaBelle, the iconic singer, had a cancer scare, but fortunately, she found out that she did not have cancer. While she has never personally received a breast cancer diagnosis, she experienced the loss of her three sisters to this devastating disease.

R&B icon Patti LaBelle, is well known for her ability to reach soaring vocal crescendos while also being capable of stirring emotions with hushed tones. She boasts one of the most enduring careers in modern music. Beginning her musical journey in the early '60s with the Bluebelles, a girl group that eventually morphed into the '70s funk pioneers LaBelle, she has achieved success in diverse genres ranging from girl group pop and soul to disco, funk, and high-tech pop.

She Launched her solo career in 1977, LaBelle achieved 13 Top Ten R&B hits, including the chart-leading quiet storm anthem "If Only You Knew" (1983), and crossover successes such as "New Attitude" (1985) and "On My Own" (1986).

Though best known for her singles, two of her later albums, Burnin' (1991) and Live! One Night Only (1998), received Grammy Awards in the R&B category. In the following years, LaBelle ventured into gospel and jazz with albums like The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle (2006) and Bel Hommage (2017), while continuing her work as a performer and actress.

She joins us today to share stories from her incredible career, as well as to share advice and encouragement for supporting loved ones dealing with cancer.

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This is the Believe in Progress podcast hosted by the AACR Foundation and featuring the iconic Patti LaBelle.

Join us on this journey of hope and progress. Subscribe to Believe in Progress, the AACR Foundation's podcast, today, and be inspired by the incredible stories of those who have faced cancer with strength and resilience, and the medical professionals who are working to find new treatments and ultimately a cure.

Please do not forget to visit www.aacr.org to make a donation or to find helpful information and resources. Together we can make progress in the fight against cancer and bring hope to those who need it most. 

Please don't forget, cancer research saves lives.

For more information visit the AACR and our podcast here: https://www.aacr.org/get-involved/believe-in-progress-an-aacr-foundation-podcast/

This podcast was produced by the awesome people at CollegeCast LLC. Visit www.collegecastpodcasts.com for more information, or to check out our amazing podcasts.