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First Steps After Diagnosis of Cancer
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Booklet: What You Need to Know about
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Getting a Second Opinion
Treatment decisions are complex. Before starting treatment, the patient
might want a second doctor to review the diagnosis and treatment plan. It
may take a week or two to arrange for a second opinion. A short delay will
not reduce the chance that treatment will be successful. Some insurance
companies require a second opinion; others cover a second opinion if the
patient requests it.
There are a number of ways to find a doctor who can give a second
opinion:
- The patient's doctor may be able to suggest a specialist to consult.
- The Cancer Information Service, at 1-800-4-CANCER, can tell callers
about treatment facilities, including cancer centers and other programs
supported by the National Cancer Institute.
- Patients can get the names of doctors from their local medical
society, a nearby hospital, or a medical school.
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