Getting a second opinion?

Hi all, my first post here:

I have recently been diagnosed with brain tumour and due to receive treatment at XXX. Treatment at XXX has seemed excellent so far, but I wondered if I should also look at XXX as an option as travel times from my home in Stratford-upon-Avon would be similar.

In general, do people tend to ask for a second opinion with this sort of thing or should I stick with first point of contact?

Thanks.

Offline davek over 6 years ago

Hi,
Most people tend to request a second opinion because they aren’t sure a diagnosis is correct or a treatment plan is appropriate.
These days such things are decided by an MDT (multi disciplinary team) so the chances of a misdiagnosis are reduced from the days when it was based on just one doctor’s opinion. Treatment plans tend to follow NICE guidance to ensure best practice is followed.
Unless you have serious doubts, do you really want the hassle of a second opinion?
Good luck with your treatment.
Dave
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Offline visgraat over 6 years ago in reply to davek

Thanks for this - there are two good treatment centres equally close to me so I think I will enquire as to second opinion and see how much that would delay starting treatment. Cheers.
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