Cristina Rodriguez, a Harvard-educated attorney and proud immigrant daughter, faced her diagnosis at 45 with honesty and vulnerability. Communication became her lifeline at home, especially with her young daughters. Now seven years out, she supports others through similar journeys and champions the life-saving power of routine screening.

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Key Questions Answered

1. What is Cristina's background and where is she from?
2. How did Cristina end up at Harvard Law School, and was that her original plan?
3. What kind of lawyer is Cristina, and what is her role as a trial lawyer?
4. Did Cristina use her professional communication skills when dealing with her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment?
5. How was Cristina's breast cancer initially discovered?
6. How did Cristina communicate her diagnosis to her children, and what advice did she follow?
7. Did Cristina have to undergo chemotherapy?
8. Did Cristina have any family history or known risk factors for breast cancer?
9. How did Cristina support her friend Maria Boyce when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?
10. How did Cristina tell her colleagues and clients about her diagnosis?
11. What practical tips does Cristina offer other women about cancer screenings and self-care?
12. How does Cristina use her experience to support others facing cancer?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 "From Georgetown Waitlist to Harvard"

05:26 "Waiting to Share the Truth"

06:52 "Parenting Through Surgery Decisions"

13:01 "Stress, Support, and Gratitude"

13:36 Supporting Through Experience Gaps

18:52 "Owning My Sharpie Marks"

21:02 "Flower Power for Support"

24:46 Practicing Compassion Through Support

28:51 "Lean Into Support, Prioritize Health"

30:26 "Support Others, Embrace Self-Care"

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