My onc, reputed to be one of the best in Canada with international affiliations, sent me to the BC (British Columbia) Cancer Agency, also internationally recognized as a leader in cancer research/treatment, for a second opinion, without a word from me. He is amazing and a true professional. As a result my treatment was modified. It's wise to seek a second (and even third if need be) opinion and if the oncologist was in you or your wife's position I'm sure they would want to do the same. No doctor should take offence with a patient seeking a second opinion.
It's a crazy world we live in - we'll go and get three estimates to fix our roofs or paint our houses, but when it comes to our health we often don't even think to get a second opinion!
It's not easy .... all the best to you and your wife.
Jade
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