Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and need help navigating the diagnosis? Join author Arlene Karole as she discusses her new book Just Diagnosed: What to Expect, What to Know, and What to do Next.

1. Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer.
What to Expect, What to Know, and What
to do Next.
Arlene Marie Karole, CHCP
Author and Breast Cancer Survivor

2. DISCLAIMER
Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering professional and/or medical advice or services to
the individual reader. The ideas, procedures, practices, and suggestions in this book are not intended as a
substitute for consulting with your physician. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. If
readers are taking prescription medicines, they should consult with their physicians and not take themselves
off prescribed drugs without the proper supervision of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified
health care professional before undertaking any change in your physical regimen. Neither the author nor the
publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or
suggestion in this book. While the author has made every effort to provide accurate information at the time of
publication, neither the publisher or the author assumes any responsibility for errors or changes that occur
after publication.

3. Background
Education/Certifications
—Certified Healthcare CPD Professional, CHCP
—Master of Science, Health Sciences Administration, Central Michigan University
—Director, Cardiology, Northwell Health, Office of Academic Engagement,
Education (CME/MOC), Communications
Volunteer and Advocacy
— Volunteer, Breast Cancer Hot Line
— Member, Survivorship Subcommittee, 2022 31st Annual NCBC
Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference
Community activities, speaking at events, active social media, writing for various publications
*For further information you can visit amkjustdiagnosed.com

4. https://www.breastcancer.org/community/discussion
https://www.cancer.gov/
https://www.nccn.org/

5. Cancer Loves Sugar
Starving cancer away | Sophia Lunt | TEDxMSU - YouTube

6. Nutrition and breast cancer risk reduction
Nutrition
Nutrition and breast cancer: Making healthy diet decisions
Breast cancer

7. Environmental Working Group

8. https://radicalremission.com/

9. Resources (Appendix B)
Medical Professionals and Spiritual Support Providers
— Physical therapist/ lymphedema specialist
— Patient Navigator
— Dietician
— Spiritual support provider (priest, minister, rabbi, imam, etc.)
— Mind-body therapist

10. Resources (Appendix F)
Organizations That Provide Helpful and Exceptional Support
Financial
Pink Fund - Donate Now: Breast
Cancer Financial Assistance
The DONNA Foundation - Caring for those
with Breast Cancer | The DONNA Foundation

11. Organizations That Provide Helpful and Exceptional Support
Transportation
Angel Flight East | Hope in Flight Corporate Angel Network
(corpangelnetwork.org)

12. Non-Financial
Organizations That Provide Helpful and Exceptional Support
Wigs & Wishes (wigsandwishes.org)

13. Resources
Books, Blogs, Videos, Websites, Podcasts and more
The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer
Center Presents: Yoga Nidra -
YouTube
Relaxation technique
helps patients get
through major surgery -
YouTube
The Healing Tattoos of Vinnie Myers |
TODAY - YouTube

14. Thank you!