About The Second Opinion
In-depth discussion about the process and fears of asking for a second medical opinion.
An episode of the You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live, titled "About The Second Opinion" was published on October 14, 2019 and runs 75 minutes.
October 14, 2019 ·75m · You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer
Summary
Alex Jackson, who was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, shares her experience and frustrations of looking for more treatment options. Richard Johnson, a oncoplastic breast surgeon, who Rachael went to see for a second opinion, gives us his views. And Dr Rebecca Leon is back to provide a GP's perspective on the subject.They all join Deborah James, Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland as they discuss the process and fears around asking for a second medical opinion.Please get in touch with us by using the #youmebigc across all forms of social media.
Episode Description
Alex Jackson, who was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, shares her experience and frustrations of looking for more treatment options. Richard Johnson, a oncoplastic breast surgeon, who Rachael went to see for a second opinion, gives us his views. And Dr Rebecca Leon is back to provide a GP's perspective on the subject.
They all join Deborah James, Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland as they discuss the process and fears around asking for a second medical opinion.
Please get in touch with us by using the #youmebigc across all forms of social media.
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