Had I Known

After Joan Lunden announced her diagnosis of Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer on Good Morning America, people all over the country rallied around her as she went into warrior mode. With a large extended family counting on her, giving up was not an option. Joan appeared on the cover of People magazine bald, showing the world her brave resolve and that breast cancer does not need to define you. As she faced the possible consequences of death, Joan looked back on her life, her career, and all the decisions that she made along the way that brought her to who she is today.Joan's illness has redefined her values and her health. Following a new clean and healthy way of eating, Joan became her own best advocate by taking control of her nutrition, which helped combat the adverse side effects of chemotherapy.Uncharacteristically vulnerable, irreverent, and straight from the heart, Had I Known is a powerful story of pain, persistence, and perseverance in which Joan openly evaluates her decision to go public with her battle, involving shaving her head, wig shopping, and reconnecting with her viewers. By rediscovering her purpose, Joan ultimately realizes that sometimes you have to look back to move forward.