10 Things to Understand When Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Whether it is family, friends, or neighbors, having loving and supportive people around you can make all the difference. Lunden felt strongly that having someone with her during appointments, especially in the beginning, was very helpful. She said that after the diagnosis you can be overwhelmed and that it can be hard to remember what the healthcare team tells you. She also encourages patients to take notes and keep a notebook with business cards and contact information.