Dr. Oz says this is the most important thing you can do when you're getting a diagnosis from a doctor. "I'm not talking just about to be someone you love, because you don't want to be consoling them when you get the diagnosis," he says. "You need someone to help you."
Montel Williams speaks candidly about his critical illness, depression and agonizing pain. How he's living with multiple sclerosis. The daily struggles and power of positivity.
Basketball legend Magic Johnson, actress Fran Drescher and figure skater Scott Hamilton also share their stories of life after a devastating medical diagnosis.