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Newly Diagnosed Center

Being diagnosed with a chronic disease or condition can be an emotional and unsettling moment in time. Many begin to search the internet looking for information about what their diagnosis means, how it will affect their life, and what the common treatment options are. This page provides links to the resources for the newly diagnosed of more than 20 chronic diseases and condition developed by the nation's most recognized health charities.

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ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), courtesy of the ALS Association

Asthma, courtesy of American Lung Association

Alzheimer's, courtesy of the Alzheimer's Association

Autism, courtesy of Autism Speaks

Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer, courtesy of Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Breast Cancer, courtesy of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Congenital Heart Defect, courtesy of Children's Heart Foundation

Crohn's Disease,  courtesy of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

Cystic Fibrosis, courtesy of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Depression

• courtesy of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
• courtesy of Mental Health America

Diabetes

• courtesy of American Diabetes Association
• courtesy of American Diabetes Association
  
• courtesy of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Hemophilia, courtesy of National Hemophilia Foundation

Lung Cancer, courtesy of American Lung Association

Leukemia & Lymphoma, courtesy of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Lupus, courtesy of Lupus Foundation of America

Muscular Dystrophy (neuromuscular disease), courtesy of Muscular Dystrophy Association

Multiple Sclerosis, courtesy of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Parkinson's Disease

• courtesy of Parkinson's Disease Foundation 
• courtesy of National Parkinson's Foundation

Pancreatic Cancer, courtesy of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

• Tips for Patients: Getting Organized (video)
  

Prostate Cancer, courtesy of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Psoriasis, courtesy of National Psoriasis Foundation

Stroke, courtesy of National Stroke Association

Tourette Syndrome, courtesy of Tourette Syndrome Association

Information on this Web site is for educational purposes only; it should not be construed as medical advice. You should not use it for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Consult your physician for detailed information about medical conditions as well as information contained here.