Second Opinion
A patient is always entitled to a second opinion. Second opinions are best used to gather information to confirm the first doctor's analysis and to help find a doctor with whom a patient is comfortable. Doctors should not feel threatened by a patient seeking a second opinion; the patient has the most at stake and should be part of the decision-making team along with the doctor. Do not be afraid to ask for a second opinion.
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About two years after I finished chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat inflammatory breast cancer, I started having trouble with shortness of breath. Horrible coughing fits shook my body. When I couldn't breathe, I could feel my heart rate increase. The first thing my doctor did was to check me out to make sure…
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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, posted What’s a Breast Specialist – and… Why do my breasts hurt? What’s this lump? Is the nipple discharge I…
Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered Hi'i need answers i v been getting… Nonnie, breast cysts are very frustrating. They are caused by hormonal…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered what can cause my bad body aches Nanette, I think you should go ahead with the MRI. At least then you can rule in (or…
Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered just found out ,i have breast cancer,… Debbie, PJ is right. Your situation is not typical, and you may need…
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