Jennifer resisted joining a support group — until she found the camaraderie that became crucial to her healing. Research links strong social support to better survival rates and health outcomes. Learn the types of support groups available (in-person and online), how to find the right fit, key questions to ask before joining, and alternatives like mentorship programs and peer communities. 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.