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How Can I Politely Question My Doctor’s Advice? 

An oncologist explains the best way to approach your doctor with concerns and questions.   Minh Dang Nguyen, MD, an oncologist…

Helping Patients Weigh Medical Advice from Friends and Family 

When patients receive outside medical opinions from friends, family or online sources, how can physicians respond? A Keck Medicine of…

How to Manage Uncertainty About a Treatment Plan

Making decisions about your health can be difficult. How can you be confident about which treatment plan is best? Two…

A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist Oana Maria Penciu, MD, describes how she manages patients’ expectations of the results of treatment.…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Complex IBD Cases Need Multidisciplinary Care

A Keck Medicine of USC gastroenterologist explains why more physicians are referring patients to tertiary centers for complex IBD cases.…

Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says

Second opinions in health care are wise for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Telling your doctor…

Young Cancer Patient Reflects on Survivorship

Phuong Gallagher, a colorectal cancer patient, offers tips to others faced with a cancer diagnosis at a young age. For…

Can You Survive a Brain Tumor?

Your survival rate varies based on what type of tumor you have. Receiving a diagnosis of a brain tumor can…

Why I’m Not Offended When My Patient Wants a Second Opinion

Second opinions in health care can be valuable for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Not all…

Is Pulsed Field Ablation as Promising as It Sounds?

A cardiac electrophysiologist’s opinion on using pulsed field ablation in practice. FDA’s approval of two pulsed field ablation (PFA) systems…

Which Patients Seek a Second Opinion?

What makes a patient likelier to want another opinion? A Keck Medicine of USC hematologist-oncologist shares his insights. Most patients…

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