Getting any type of diagnosis is life-changing. When that diagnosis is the “C” word, there’s a heaviness that raises a whole range of emotions and questions often relating more to mortality than morbidity--not to mention there can also be a fair amount of guilt associated with survival. While great strides have been made in the availability and effectiveness of cancer treatments, the psychosocial aspect associated with having cancer hasn’t kept pace.

Imagine buying a house without seeing it in person, and without knowing the price or monthly payments. Imagine taking a job without knowing the people, your responsibilities or your salary. Going blind into these momentous decisions without any additional information would be terrifying.