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Just diagnosed with breast cancer? Unclear what’s next?
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Feeling like you’re waiting for answers? Get clarity today.
- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
- Invasive ductal cancer
- Invasive lobular breast cancer
- Inflammatory breast cancer
- Paget's disease
You're not alone. And you don't have to figure this out by yourself.
They explained everything in plain English and got my care moving fast.
I went from terrified and confused to having a clear plan in just one day.
I finally felt like someone was steering the ship for me.
They explained everything in plain English and got my care moving fast.
I went from terrified and confused to having a clear plan in just one day.
I finally felt like someone was steering the ship for me.
I went from terrified and confused to having a clear plan in just one day.
They explained everything in plain English and got my care moving fast.
I finally felt like someone was steering the ship for me.
I went from terrified and confused to having a clear plan in just one day.
They explained everything in plain English and got my care moving fast.
I finally felt like someone was steering the ship for me.
We'll help you take control of what comes next
You shouldn’t have to wait weeks to talk to someone who can help. You need guidance for you, not just generalized advice.
With your personalized diagnosis toolkit:
Answer a few simple questions and upload your biopsy results (pathology reports), imaging, lab results, and recent doctor visit notes. Using our proprietary and secure technology, as well as our expert team of reviewers trained on Dana-Farber diagnostic pathways—you’ll get a personalized toolkit, that is comprehensive yet easy to understand.
Your free personalized toolkit helps you better understand your diagnosis, identifies what additional information or tests you may need for comprehensive care, clarifies what's to come next, and outlines the best questions to ask your oncology team—giving you the information, confidence, and preparation to be an active participant in treatment and care decision-making.
Our toolkit outlines any remaining tests or imaging you might need, so you and your oncologist have the most complete picture of your diagnosis, guided by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s diagnostic expertise.
By completing these steps now, you can use the time before your first oncology appointment to get necessary staging imaging and labs done—so your oncologist has everything they need to move forward.
Defiant leverages Dana-Farber’s world-class expertise to ensure that your journey with Defiant is powered by Dana-Farber best practices. All clinical services are provided by Defiant Health and its other partners.
Why is this free? We believe everyone deserves access to expert guidance during cancer care. We want you to feel the difference that personalized, expert care can make — and while we hope you'll want to continue working with us, there's no obligation to do so.
This service is FSA/HSA eligible.
Imaging and other tests are not included in this cost. Our radiology and lab partners will accept most insurances.
You shouldn’t have to navigate this alone—our team is here to help
Christina Palmer, MD
Dr. Christina Palmer is a board-certified primary care physician with over a decade of experience. She’s dedicated to making expert care more accessible, focusing on early detection, prevention, and timely treatment—especially for complex conditions and cancer care. She combines primary care with the latest technology to help patients get answers faster.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and trained at UCSF. Licensed nationally, she’s committed to guiding patients through every stage of their health journey.
Outside of work, Dr. Palmer enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family.
Payal Srinivasa, MD, MHCI
Dr. Payal Srinivasa is a board-certified OB/GYN and physician leader with 15 years of experience. She’s passionate about improving patient access to high-quality, evidence-based care, with a focus on trauma-informed care and health equity.
She has helped patients through life’s most joyful and challenging health experiences and is an advocate for using technology to enhance care—without losing the human touch.
Dr. Srinivasa earned her medical degree from Boston University and a Master’s in Health Care Innovation from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s received awards for patient experience and medical education.
When she’s not working, she enjoys cooking, traveling with her family, and running (slowly!).
Answers to commonly-asked questions
Our New Diagnosis service is for those who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer or have a recent recurrence of cancer.
We offer same-day or next-day virtual appointments. No waiting weeks just to get started.
Defiant currently offers services in Massachusetts, with other locations coming soon.
If you're looking for additional support and want to speak 1-on-1 with one of our doctors, you can book time with them directly from our site. No referral needed.
Yes, Defiant can work with your current primary care doctor or other specialists (such as a gynecologist) to help coordinate your care throughout the process. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, we can still help you.
Absolutely. We’re here to support you wherever you are in your cancer care.
All records are uploaded through our secure, HIPAA-compliant portal. Your information is kept private and protected at every step.
We refer to high-quality imaging centers near you. We’ll handle scheduling and coordination.
We expedite your imaging—typically within days, not weeks. We'll coordinate everything, including getting your prior images and records if you have any, and help cut through the delays.
Absolutely. We’ll break everything down in plain language, and we’re available to answer questions every step of the way.
Yes. We can help you understand how to make the decisions about where to seek care, and guide you through your options. And we will take care of the referral.
Dana-Farber partnered in founding Defiant because Dana-Farber believes that all patients deserve timely access to expert diagnosis. Dana-Farber powers Defiant through access to best practices and clinical protocols that inform Defiant’s diagnostic process and treatment options.
Yes. We accept most health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial. However, Defiant Health is unable to offer services to people in HMO health plans. If you’re unsure whether your insurance plan is accepted, reach out to us at support@defianthealth.com.
Depending on your plan, you may be responsible for a co-pay, coinsurance, or deductible, which will be billed at the time of your visit.
All imaging, labs, and specialist visits ordered by your Defiant Health clinician will be billed directly to your insurance by our partners. Some services, such as genetic testing and second opinions, may not be covered by your plans, but we will do our best to find affordable options for you if that is the case.
Yes, the New Diagnosis service offered by Defiant Health is considered an eligible medical expense that can be paid for using FSA and HSA dollars.
