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Susie McCloskey

Radiation oncologist at UCLA Health specializing in breast cancer; HS Clinical Professor and Santa Monica Breast Cancer Medical Director.

Oct 9, 2026

30:14
Mm
30:14
... around all of these decisions, and so I always encourage our patients, just meet with the relevant specialist.
30:21
You know, Jessalyn had the options of lumpectomy with radiation or mastectomy with different types of reconstructive surgery, and I think the only way to inform that is to meet a radiation doctor, to meet a breast surgeon, to meet a plastic surgeon, to really understand all of the details and the pros and cons.
30:37
And there is no right answer for everyone, and I, I always tell our patients, you know, we don't have a horse in the race.
30:43
We just want them to get to the best decision for themselves.

23 MINS LATER

53:58
... like patients to understand about what actually happens?
54:01
Yeah, I mean, I, I always describe it, or often describe it, as sort of the cleanup crew, right? You know, we're there to address any microscopic cells that could remain, uh, after the surgery and chemotherapy have been completed.
54:12
In her particular case, that was the order of things.

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