That’s a lot of people. How do I keep track?

You do not have to. Ask whether there is a nurse navigator. That is a nurse whose job is to steer you through: explaining what you were told, booking things, answering questions, and finding the right person when you need one.

Nobody expects you to hold every name and number in your head.

Written by two physicians. Checked against patient information from the US National Cancer Institute and Cancer Research UK.