Cancer: Should You Get a Second Opinion?
Cancer can be incredibly complicated. Getting a second opinion is a common thing to do no matter what your diagnosis is. There are certain situations, however, when a second opinion regarding your cancer treatment and diagnosis is especially important. This video is not intended as medical advice. Talk with your doctor before beginning any new health practice.
Transcript:
Hi and welcome to Cancer Straight Talk. I am Dr. Lisa Schwartz and today I am going to talk about whether or not you should get a second opinion regarding your cancer diagnosis and treatment.
First of all let’s talk about what a second opinion is. A second opinion usually involves a consultation with another doctor who has expertise in cancer treatment. This usually means a practicing oncologist. While your family physician, relatives, and neighbors may all have varying levels of experience with cancer, consulting with them does not constitute a second opinion. You may, of course, value their...
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