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Chrisie Canny's avatar

Let me get it together for you. Please have her reach out if she has any questions. If you go to @ventedinbrooklyn on Instagram and go to our Reels and Lives. I have interviewed many breast cancer survivors. One of the stories and journeys may resonate with her.

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Kristine Santiago's avatar

she is actually in Brooklyn :)

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Chrisie Canny's avatar

Then definitely have her reach out. I have a few friends who are going through treatment that I could connect her to.

Just message me on Vented and I will give you my cell.

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Chrisie Canny's avatar

Hi! Here are a few that I sent my friend.

Ask your doctor what will my Breasts look like?

How much will you cut out?

How big of a piece will be missing?

How will having radiation affect me if I want to have a nipple and skin save?

What kind of procedures can I have after if I do this and the cancer comes back?

Can I have implants?

Can I save my nipples then?

What will my skin be like?

How many weeks of radiation will I need?

Will I need to take tamoxifen?

How will that make me feel?

What will my recurrence rate be with all options?

With lumpectomy?

Will they look the same?

How often will I need mammogram? Consider if you want to do that. If you have a double mastectomy you will not have them anymore but will have mris every 5 years if you get implants. You have to be comfortable and listen to your gut. Everyone chooses a different path but let yourself be the one deciding.

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Kristine Santiago's avatar

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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Chrisie Canny's avatar

YouтАЩre very welcome! Prayers for an easy journey for your friend!

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Kristine Santiago's avatar

oh thank you - I so appreciate you!

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Kristine Santiago's avatar

I will definitely do that! Thank you so much!!!

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