Proof that Cancer Second Opinion is Critical

According to George, “Patients diagnosed with cancer should first do research on the type of cancer, treatment, and get a second opinion”

Dear Cancer Coach-I was diagnosed with a rare cancer (clear cell hidradenoma) in 2011.
Doctors wanted to immediately start aggressive chemotherapy, radiation, a
lymph note biopsy, even though the scans did not show the cancer had spread.

I asked many questions, which made the doctors uncomfortable. I saw another
oncologist for a second opinion; he took a Pet/CT scan, and did a complete
examination.

He said I did not need therapy treatment, just monitoring every year.

I eat well, exercise and feel fine. I found a lot of valuable
information on the Internet on cancer treatments, scans, staging, etc. which
has helped me a lot.

Patients diagnosed with cancer should first do research
on the type of cancer , treatment, etc. and have questions prepared before
they see their oncologist. And every newly diagnosed cancer patient should get a second opinion.

George

Hi George-

According to the wikipedia definition of Hidradenoma, your cancer is, by definition, benign. You did not need any of the therapies promoted by your oncologist. You were correct to want a thorough second opinion.

To Learn More About the Importance of a Second Opinion- click now

David Emerson

Cancer Survivor
Cancer Coach
Director PeopleBeatingCancer

Hidradenoma

“Hidradenoma (also known as acrospiroma, from akral “peripheral” + spiroma “epithelial tumor of sweat gland”) refers to a benign adnexal tumor of the apical sweat gland.^[1]^[2] Another name for Hidradenoma is Cystadenoma and Hydrocystadenomas…”

Hidradenomas are by definition benign, with malignant transformation very rare. When tumors show malignant characteristics, they are known as hidradenocarcinoma.^[5] Surgical excision is usually curative and local recurrences are rare, although malignant tumors may metastasize.^[3]“

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demerson says 11 years ago

George-

I couldn't say it better myself. I will post your comments below on PBC under the title "why get a second opinion?" Please take care of yourself. In addition to nutrition and exercise, please consider supplementation with fish oil and vitamin D3. Both have many health promoting properties and greatly lower the risk of many cancers. I supplement with both in addition to others.

http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/healthy-living

Thanks and keep in touch.

David

Diagnosed with Cancer? Your two greatest challenges are understanding cancer and understanding possible side effects from chemo and radiation. Knowledge is Power!

Proof that Cancer Second Opinion is Critical

According to George, “Patients diagnosed with cancer should first do research on the type of cancer, treatment, and get a second opinion”

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