If you have been diagnosed with a serious or rare condition.
A second opinion involves consulting a medical expert other than your current doctor to review your diagnosis and recommended treatment. This helps you gain a clearer understanding of your condition and make informed decisions about your treatment options.
A second opinion plays a crucial role in providing reassurance about your medical diagnosis and treatments. Having your reports reviewed by an expert can help you explore additional possibilities and increase your chances of accessing the most effective treatments. You should consider getting a second opinion in the following cases:
If you have been diagnosed with a serious or rare condition.
If your condition is not improving despite undergoing treatment.
If you have been advised to undergo a high-risk procedure.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer.
If you are uncertain about your current diagnosis and treatment plan.
Tissue preservation in certain cancers can be done
Breast tissue can be preserved without total removal of breast
No need to remove vocal cord for laryngeal cancer
Orchidectomy can be avoided in prostate cancer
Early lung cancer surgery is avoidable with SBRT
Bladder preservation treatment is viable option in bladder cancer
