HealthLeaders
Oncologists expect patients to get a second opinion when they are diagnosed with cancer; it's best practice. According to George Yoo, M.D., FACS, chief medical officer (CMO) at Karmanos Cancer Hospital, a second opinion can confirm a diagnosis and treatment plan, or it can change one or the other. Regardless, second opinions can help reassure patients that they are making the right choice for their care. Dr. Yoo explained how Karmanos can get cancer patients seeking a second opinion in for an appointment with an expert who treats their cancer within a week.
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Request a second opinion by visiting karmanos.org/secondopinion or by calling 1-800-KARMANOS.