If you were told by a doctor that you had terminal cancer would you want a second opinion?

Question

When people hear from one doctor that their illness is terminal they prepare to die. Do you think you would get a second opinion or stop treatments? Would you want a family member or friend to get a second opinion?

Answer 1

Yes I would want a second opinion. I wouldn't stop treatments until I felt as though I was going to die. Yes I would want family or friend to get a second opinion. Yes, it would make me want to live, I'd do things I never thought I would or was to scared to. It would change my attitude, I would make my last few days, the days I did the most living !

Answer 2

well i would prepare for the worst but its always good for a second opinion but whatever the doc diagnosed u said for treatments, go do it cuz u may not have much time. good luck

Answer 3

Doctors make judgements based on the tumour itself, the health status of the patients, and their past experiences.

The most up to date and evidence based prognosis are available at the national cancer institute site at www.cancer.gov  

You'll probably get the most accurate idea from there

God bless

Answer 4

yes... DUH