[harrie]

PinkGirl, I think getting another opinion is most commonly, but not exclusively, for those receiving new or updated diagnosis and where treatment options are being evaluated and there is not necessarily just one option to consider. Fortunately, with advances in cancer research, there are more options available.
I think espeically with early stage tumors, there are variety of good choices to consider. Many times the decision is based on how aggressive do you want to get without an "overkill". That is when getting another opinion with an expert in your tumor's chemistry becomes vary valuable. It really brings that much more confidence into heading into the treatment of choice.
I have personally come to the belief that in many situations with the management of cancer, it is not always a black and white science but many "good" shades of grey.