In an era of remarkable cancer advances, getting a second opinion can help guide choices and provide valuable reassurance | Ranjana Srivastava

Faced with a life-threatening condition, sometimes the best treatment may lie behind a comprehensive second opinion“Please see this patient for an urgent second opinion,” pleaded the letter on my desk.But when I read the referral, it became clear that the patient was not looking for a second opinion as much as confirmation that she did not have cancer. Her diagnosis, however, was evident – and curable. What she needed was good communication and a way forward.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...