Part II - Dealing with the Initial Diagnosis of Cancer b. The Importance of a Second Opinion
Many cancer types are difficult to indentify for a variety of reasons: 1) they may be poorly differentiated;2) they may be found in one organ but not the primary source of the cancer; or 3) they may be a rare form of cancer not frequently seen. The following links discuss the subject of diagnosis and all the tests that go into making a determination as well as some of the difficulties: Stanford Medicine Journal of Oncology Practice
Thus, the first important action is to get a second opinion on the initial diagnosis, most preferably from an accredited lab not associated with the original diagnosis. If this confirms the original diagnosis, it gives you the needed confidence to then evaluate the appropriate treatment option.If it does not confirm the original diagnosis, then you may have avoided wasting valuable resources and opportunities to achieve a successful outcome.