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Originally Posted by John1960
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It's been going on in every state for decades. People should never take the opinion of one doctor. Insurance companies allow you to get second and third opinions.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the doctor recommended I have a double mastectomy.
Second opinion: no mastectomy needed. Doctor confirmed that a double was extremely radical and unnecessary. I was at the very beginning of Stage 1 and only needed radiation and medication. Double mastectomy would mean my having implants (corrective surgery) - which meant more money - all covered by my medical insurance.
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