H) very important to hear two second medical opinions of cancer specialists!
■ Obtaining a second medical opinion can help avoid misdiagnosis or simply give the patient a better feeling by dispelling doubts about a finding.
■ Especially before major operations, one should not be afraid to get a second or third opinion. Getting a second opinion is also in terms of insurance: Preliminary investigations are cheaper than unnecessary operations.
■ In particular, prior to serious therapeutic measures, it is worthwhile to ask a second doctor for advice, for example, when it comes to cancer, to choose from different treatment options.
■ In general, it is advisable for patients to take a confidant with them to talk to the doctor. Obtaining a second medical opinion, of course, makes sense only if the second doctor has extensive experience in the relevant field.