Should I get a second opinion on my lung cancer diagnosis?

Should I get a second opinion on my lung cancer diagnosis?

Jay M. Lee (Surgical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, UCLA) gives expert video advice on: How is lung cancer diagnosed?; What are some common non-surgical procedures used to diagnose lung cancer?; Can waiting for a lung cancer diagnosis cause a dangerous delay in treatment? and more...

You should do what is most appropriate and comfortable to the patient. If a patient desires to have a second opinion, we certainly encourage that, and we recommend other local experts in lung cancer who deal with this, and get another reasonable opinion. The patient should go along with a physician, or a team of physicians, that they feel most comfortable with, and that is foremost. What is important is what is going to provide the best care for you.