myFriendMD is a virtual breast cancer coaching service from Dunwoody oncologist Dr. Sarah Friend, who spent more than eight years at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute. Patients and families book an hour-long video session, no referral needed, to understand their diagnosis, prepare questions and get support between appointments. It works alongside your oncologist, not instead of them.
Dunwoody’s Dr. Sarah Friend is bringing something new to cancer care. Through her virtual service, myFriendMD, she gives breast cancer patients and their families what the medical system often can’t: time, clarity and emotional support.
With more than a decade of experience, including years at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute, she helps patients slow down, ask better questions and take control of their treatment journey.
Her coaching is built for the space between appointments, when fear sets in, questions pile up and Google becomes your worst enemy. You get to ask questions one through four during your doctor visit. She helps with questions five through twenty, the ones that matter just as much but rarely get answered.
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Who Is Dr. Sarah Friend?
Dr. Friend is a triple board-certified oncologist and a Dunwoody resident. She spent more than eight years at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute as an assistant professor, where she saw how short appointments, often 15 or 20 minutes, leave patients with more questions than answers.
How myFriendMD Works
- Book a virtual session at myFriendMD.com. No referral needed
- Share records if you want, or just bring your questions
- Get a full hour with Dr. Friend, focused on you
- Family members can join the session
She helps with things like understanding biopsy results, building a list of questions for your next appointment, thinking through second opinions or clinical trials, and life after treatment.
Not a Replacement for Your Oncologist
myFriendMD isn’t about replacing your doctor. It’s about walking into your appointments prepared and walking out with clarity. Dr. Friend says many oncologists appreciate it because their patients make better use of limited time.
Why Breast Cancer Care Feels So Complicated
Breast cancer is one of the most studied cancers, so there are more subtypes and treatment options than ever. That’s great for patients, but it also means your plan might look nothing like a friend’s. Dr. Friend helps patients and caregivers understand why.
When Google Makes It Worse
I shared my own scare from 2014, when I was diagnosed with melanoma and my wife was up at night Googling statistics. Dr. Friend said that’s exactly the problem. Online numbers without context, and now AI answers, can terrify people. “You hear ‘.04’ and remember it as ‘.4’,” she said.
What’s Next for myFriendMD
Right now it’s just Dr. Friend, but she wants to build a team of subspecialists who can offer the same kind of virtual coaching for other cancers.
My Take
Cancer touches almost every family. Having an expert like Dr. Friend right here in Dunwoody, who will actually take the time, is a big deal. If someone you love is going through it, send them her way. Follow her at @SarahFriendMD.
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Frequently Asked Questions About myFriendMD
What is myFriendMD?
A virtual breast cancer coaching service from Dunwoody oncologist Dr. Sarah Friend that helps patients and families understand their diagnosis and prepare for appointments.
Do I need a referral for myFriendMD?
No. You can book a virtual session directly at myFriendMD.com.
Does myFriendMD replace my oncologist?
No. It works alongside your care team to help you prepare questions and understand your options.
Who is Dr. Sarah Friend?
A triple board-certified oncologist and Dunwoody resident who spent more than eight years at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute.