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January 30, 2025
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Survey of cancer survivors reveals low rates of second opinions, primary care follow-up

Survey of cancer survivors reveals low rates of second opinions, primary care follow-up

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s newest State of Survivorship report provides insights into the experiences and priorities of people with cancer, survivors and caregivers in the United States.

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December 12, 2024
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“Back to the Future”: Developments in Immunotherapy with David Gandara, MD

“Back to the Future”: Developments in Immunotherapy with David Gandara, MD

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with David Gandara, MD, about how ctDNA and CAR-T cell therapies are transforming precision medicine, the importance of patient reported outcomes and more.

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August 24, 2022
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Second opinions often influenced by first diagnosis

Second opinions often influenced by first diagnosis

Dermatopathologists were often influenced by prior diagnoses when giving second opinions, especially in challenging cases, according to a study.

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May 12, 2021
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Seeking second opinions encouraged as ‘normal’

Seeking second opinions encouraged as ‘normal’

WAILEA, Hawaii — Respect for colleagues and for their role in the process is fundamental to providing second opinions, Jeffrey L. Goldberg, MD, PhD, told colleagues at Hawaiian Eye 2021.