Jennifer pushed for BRCA gene testing when doctors discouraged it. That decision may have saved her life. Self-advocacy can be the difference between suboptimal care and life-saving decisions. Learn when to speak up, when to seek a second opinion, how to choose a doctor who listens, and how to make sure treatment decisions align with your values. You are the most important member of your medical team. From JUST DIAGNOSED: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating Cancer by Jennifer Omholt — journalist and 24-year stage 3 breast cancer survivor. Foreword by Debu Tripathy, MD (MD Anderson Cancer Center). Distributed by Simon & Schuster.