You have cancer. It evokes terror, fear and confusion and frequently reduces the patient to a child in the doctor-patient relationship. What's more, with the sick care system sometimes being as hostile and confusing as it is, patients need as many instruments as possible to navigate the turbulent waters. You have time. Get a second opinion. Arm yourself with information. Play offense, not defense. Guest: Dr. Arlen Meyers Guest Host: Chris Jerry (www.emilyjerryfoundation.org)
You have cancer. It evokes terror, fear and confusion and frequently reduces the patient to a child in the doctor-patient relationship. What's more, with the sick care system sometimes being as hostile and confusing as it is, patients need as many instruments as possible to navigate the turbulent waters. You have time. Get a second opinion. Arm yourself with information. Play offense, not defense. Guest: Dr. Arlen Meyers Guest Host: Chris Jerry (www.emilyjerryfoundation.org)
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