Endorsements

“For the past 40 years, I have been asked to read and review a great many books on the cancer experience. Just Diagnosed is unquestionably one of the best and most useful. It is beautifully written with profound insights and great wisdom.”

—Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, New York Times best-selling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and cofounder of the Commonweal Cancer Help Program

“What a treasure! A blow-up of the cover should be posted by the front entrance of all cancer centers. Just Diagnosed is an invaluable gift to people commencing their cancer journey who seek to increase their sense of control and become an active participant on their care team. Incredibly complete, detailed, user-friendly, and empowering!”

—Donald I. Abrams, MD, Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; and specialist in integrative cancer care at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

“The days and weeks after hearing the words “You have cancer” can be among the most overwhelming moments in a person’s life. Drawing from her lived experience, Jennifer shares thoughtful, practical guidance and resources for patients and families as they take their first steps on the cancer journey—because survivorship begins at the moment of diagnosis.”

—Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, Chief, Integrative Medicine and Wellness Service and Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

“You are not a statistic; this guide ensures you won’t feel like one. Just Diagnosed transforms fear into actionable steps, blending personal insight with practical tools—from diaphragmatic breathing techniques to navigating clinical trials and medical bills.”

—Ting Bao, MD, MS, FSIO, codirector of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living and associate professor at Harvard Medical School

“Just Diagnosed is a compassionate, practical guide that empowers patients to take charge of their care so they can navigate cancer with clarity and confidence. Drawing on personal experience and evidence-based strategies, Jennifer Omholt provides tools for making informed medical decisions and for building emotional and physical resilience. An essential resource for anyone facing the uncertainty of a new diagnosis.”

—Lorenzo Cohen, PhD, Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professor and Director, Integrative Medicine Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and coauthor of Anticancer Living

“Cancer survivorship is most often measured retrospectively. Just Diagnosed reorients the cancer journey by affirming that survivorship begins at diagnosis. By acknowledging the existential shock of a new cancer diagnosis, this book guides patients to build their care team, surround themselves with support, and pursue evidence-based treatment while remaining open to complementary approaches.”

— Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACP, Steven Spielberg Family Chair in Hematology Oncology; Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Interim Director, Cedars-Sinai Cancer and the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute