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Which is worse: a breast cancer diagnosis,
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Herlinda Garcia Survived Stage 4 Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis
Every patient's nightmare is a misdiagnosis and treatment for cancer. For a woman in Texas, the bad dream became a living reality. Fortunately, she survived the chemotherapy - for cancer she never had! Read more
| Always, Always Get a Second Opinion
Anytime you are diagnosed with a major illness, go for a second opinion before you agree to a treatment plan. Many insurance companies will foot the bill, because it may save them money. And if the diagnosis actually doesn't require strenuous treatment, you'll be happy to avoid that.
| How To Fire Your Doctor or Oncologist
Every time you visit your oncologist you're kept waiting more than an hour. Once they arrive, they just read your chart and talk to the paper. The staff is too busy to answer your questions. You aren't getting any help with side effects. Fire your doctor - here's how.
| Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis and Decisions
You can understand your diagnosis, know what disease stages mean and how that affects your treatment and options. More tests might be needed - understand the reasons for the tests and what results will mean for you.
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