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Free Download: The First 48 Hours After a Cancer Diagnosis Checklist

Not ready for full support yet? Start here. This free checklist from Beacon Cancer Navigation helps newly diagnosed patients and families organize the immediate practical steps after a diagnosis — before the overwhelm sets in.

  • Appointments and deadlines to organize immediately
  • Medical records and documents to gather
  • Care-team contacts to collect
  • Questions to prepare for your first oncology appointment
  • Family and caregiver task planning
  • Financial assistance and resource next steps

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What readers say

Real families. Real clarity.

"I didn't know where to start. This guide gave me a roadmap when everything felt impossible."

Colorado caregiver

Supporting her mother through breast cancer treatment

"The questions to ask your oncologist section alone was worth everything. We finally felt prepared."

Cancer patient

Navigating stage III diagnosis in Denver

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About the author

Katherine, Independent Cancer Patient Navigator

Beacon Cancer Navigation is an independent, non-clinical patient advocacy practice. Katherine works alongside your medical providers — coordinating care, sourcing resources, and ensuring your family's goals stay at the center of every decision. Her job is to make sure you understand your options, get the support you need, and never feel alone in the system.

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Download the free First 48 Hours Checklist, then get personalized support through the First 72 Hours After Diagnosis. Or book a free 15-minute call with Katherine first — no obligation.

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