Beginning the Journey: Diagnosis and Decision Making
Starting the cancer journey can feel overwhelming, with big decisions and lots of new information. This section is about those early days—learning about your diagnosis, talking to loved ones, and working with your healthcare team to make decisions that feel right for you. These stories show you’re not alone and can help guide your first steps.
Diagnosis
Aileemah
Ama
Ana
Andrea O.
Andrea W.
Angela
Barbara
Bruce
Christina
Debbie
Joao
Leslie
Monica
Patricia
Toni
Sadiqa
Sandra
Rene
Vinson
Learning About Cancer
Angela
Christina
Sharing your Diagnosis with Others
Ama
Ana.
Andrea O.
Andrea W.
Barbara
Bruce.
Christina
Debbie
Joao
Monica
Patricia
Rene
Sadiqa
Toni.
Vinson
Difficult Conversations
Andrea O.
Angela
Bruce.
Leslie
Sandra
Toni
Communicating with your Healthcare Team
Aileemah
Ama
Andrea O.
Andrea W.
Angela
Barbara
Bruce
Christina
Debbie
Joao
Leslie
Monica
Patricia
Rene
Sadiqa
Toni
Sandra
Getting Care at University Hospital
Ama
Andrea W.
Barbara
Bruce
Patricia
Rene
Sadiqa
Sandra
Toni
Making Decisions About Treatment
Aileemah
Andrea O.
Angela
Bruce
Christina
Joao
Leslie
Patricia
Sadiqa
Sandra
Toni
Self-Advocacy
Angela
Debbie
Monica
Patricia
Sadiqa
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