Then, in 1997, when the shows ratings began to stumble, joan announced her departure. The team is dedicated to creating a thriving community through content and conversations, and hopes their work, like joan s, can make a difference in the lives of her readers everywhere. Part of joans redbook series, joan tells us why its critical to get comfortable with your. After all, the longtime good morning america host, author, spokesperson and mother of seven, has been in the public eye for the last three decades. She shared her battle with cancer and how she recovered. When former good morning america host joan lunden was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she decided she had the power to educate other women and raise awareness of the issues surrounding the. Joan lunden born joan elise blunden on september 19, 1950 is an american journalist, an author, and a television host.
Lunden shares why she decided to go public with her breast cancer battle, what she learned, the breast cancer myths she discovered, and risk factors women need to know about. Joan lunden shares her personal perspective on how a cancer diagnosis has propelled her to become an advocate for cancer survivors and to recommit to health and wellness in her own life. Lunden takes you through the hard decisions she had to make, and the silver linings she came across along the way. The real story behind joan lundens good morning america. Joan lunden s inhouse research and writing team works with joan to create content that complements her focuses and the interests of her fans. Joan lunden undergoing treatment for triple negative. In lundens case, the chemotherapy eradicated her smaller tumor and shrank the bigger one by about 70 percent, resulting in a surgery she describes as minimal. An eternal optimist, lunden wanted to turn her diagnosis into an. 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. The book, originally titled live younger longer, was put on hold when lunden was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2014. Joan lunden breast cancer home september 07, 2014 well, i have read my nutritionist dr. Joan speaks all over the country about health and wellness. Journalist joan lunden visits today to talk about aging and her new book, why did i come into this room a candid conversation about aging.
The team is dedicated to creating a thriving community through content and conversations, and hopes their work, like joans, can make a difference in the lives of her readers everywhere. Joan lunden is changing the conversation about agingjoan. Joan lunden is one of those celebrities who is instantly relatable, which is why she was so successful cohosting abcs good morning america for 17. Joan lunden shares breast cancer diagnosis video abc news. In june of 2014, lunden was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Joan lunden became the talk of the month after she became diagnosed with breast cancer. As an advocate joan seeks out ways to promote change on capitol hill, is a special correspondent for the today shows pink power. Joan lunden returned to good morning america this morning to reveal she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Joan lundens newest book is why did i come into this room. Joan lunden clearly cites ways to make the most out of your stressful day and end. Famous for her years hosting good morning america, joan lunden was one of nearly 300,000 american women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. She has been married to jeff konigsberg since april 18, 2000.
For more than 15 years, joan lunden was a mainstay in american living rooms. Lunden documented her battle through cancer treatment and wrote a memoir had i known reflecting on her life and career. She has written about weight loss and cancer, but its lundens latest book, why did i come into this. Off to miami for a shoot, but not before the most fabulous sendoff from this little guy. Joan lunden made a bold move when she posed for the cover of this weeks people magazine. Joan lunden generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Lunden was the cohost of abcs good morning america from 1980 to 1997, and has authored eight books.
This was a good book but being a two time cancer survivor myself i didnt feel it was a true depiction of how it is to go through cancer. Giving a book deal to joan lunden, a friendly and wellliked celebrity who was on tv five days a week in the 80s and 90s, was a nobrainer for a publisher looking to make a lot of money fast. We can now tell you that lunden has triple negative breast cancer or tnbc, a more aggressive form of breast cancer lunden has now completed her second course of chemotherapy, and as she was starting to lose her hair, decided she would do it on. The benefits of presurgical chemotherapy, particularly in the type of breast cancer joan lunden had, are abundantly clear.
Lunden documented her battle through cancer treatment and wrote a memoir, had i known, reflecting. Journalist and cancer activist joan lunden travelled across the country to meet with fellow patients and survivors. Joan lunden reveals breast cancer diagnosis abc news. Growing up in sacramento, lunden lost her father, a surgeon and. I heard those words that every woman fears and never wants to hear. Had i known in this brave and deeply personal memoir, the former host of good morning america, health advocate, international speaker, mother of seven, grandmother of one and new york times bestselling author speaks candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn and teach about it, and the. In had i known, the former host of good morning america, health advocate, international speaker, mother of seven, grandmother of one and new york times bestselling author, joan lunden, speaks candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn about it and teach others, and the transformative effect it has had on her life. Joan lundens life cant really be compared to the average woman because she doesnt live an average life. After all, the longtime good morning america host, author, spokesperson and mother of seven, has been in the public eye for the last three decades she has written about weight loss and cancer, but its lundens latest book, why did i come into this room. Lunden has served as national spokesperson for various organizations such as the american heart association, mothers against drunk driving, the american lung association, the american red cross, the american academy of pediatrics, and the colon cancer alliance. Joan lunden has always prided herself on staying on top of her health. Greenwichs joan lunden gets candid with aging in her new book. Courtesy of joan lunden even through 16 rounds of chemotherapy, lunden stayed upbeat and positive.
Then, she received radiation five days a week for six weeks. By sharing her experience, lunden hopes she can help other women facing a. Lunden documented her battle through cancer treatment and wrote a memoir had i known reflecting on. The farther i get from my chemotherapy, the better i feel the former good morning america host has. After announcing her diagnosis of stage 2 triple negative breast cancer on good morning america, people all over the country rallied around joan as she went into warrior mode. Joan lunden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. She is an actress and writer, known for thank you for smoking 2005, conspiracy theory 1997 and what about bob. In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and baby boomer joan lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. Many of us feel we know joan lunden, 69, really know her personally. Joan lunden was born on september 19, 1950 in sacramento, california, usa as joan elise blunden. A candid conversation about aging, that is her most personal. Joan lundens inhouse research and writing team works with joan to create content that complements her focuses and the interests of her fans.
From her consistent journaling throughout her breast cancer journey, lunden wrote a book entitled had i known, which documents her battle with cancer as well as takes a reflective look back on her life and career. Why did i come into this room a candid conversation. Alongside her good morning america coanchor charlie gibson, joan helped make abcs show the top rated in the morning lineup for a good part of the 90s. Had i known in this brave and deeply personal memoir, the former host of good morning america, health advocate, international speaker, mother of seven, grandmother of one and new york times bestselling author speaks candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn and teach about it, and the transformative effect its had on her life. Journalist joan lunden to discuss new book at ridgefield. Whether its keynote speaking, hosting an event, or moderating a panel, joan keeps audiences engaged and entertained with inspirational stories from her life and iconic career, insight from her battle with breast cancer, tips on caregiving and aging well, and the latest information in healthcare. In this brave and deeply personal memoir, one of americas most beloved journalists, mother, and new york times bestselling author speaks candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn about it and teach others, and the transformative effect its had on her life when former good morning america host joan lunden was diagnosed with breast cancer, she set out to. Its been three years since joan lunden was diagnosed with breast cancer but these days the former host of abcs good morning america is feeling better than ever.
Opening up her heart, had i known a memoir of survival, gives readers an intimate look into her journey navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as personal family dynamics internal. Joan lundens book by far has been the most helpful and informative. Book joan lunden for speaking, events and appearances. Last june, when joan lunden was facing the specter of aggressive breast cancer, it was hard to imagine thered be much to celebrate on the first anniversary of. Joan lunden was the cohost of good morning america for nearly two decades, bringing insight to the days top stories, from presidential elections to health and wellness. With a large extended family counting on her, giving up was not an option. Live with kelly and ryan joan lundens new book facebook. She has appeared on the biography program and biography channel.
Currently, there are no rumors and controversies concerning her. Joan lunden was born joan elise blunden on september 19, 1950, in fair oaks, california. While others mostly wrote about their experiences going through the hard times during the grueling treatments, hers also talks about the things she wished she knew which was very information. The numerous quotes are worth the price of the book alone. Her bestselling books include joan lundens healthy cooking, joan lundens healthy living, wakeup calls, and a bend in the road is not the end of the road. Less than two weeks ago, we reported that former good morning america host joan lunden had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Joan lunden discusses caregiving, new book former gma anchor, editor of chicken soup for the soul stops by gma. In her hilarious book, lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor.