Cancer Options

When it comes to your health, nothing is more important than knowledge and understanding. The following Health Break from the University of Tennessee Medical Center contains health information that can help you and your family live longer, healthier lives.

Whether you experience prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer / melenoma or pancreatic cancer, the first—and perhaps the most important—step you can take after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer is to remember that you are part of the team making the decision about cancer options. Therefore, it is vital that you ask questions and consider seeking a second opinion before deciding on your cancer treatments. Published research reveals a multi-disciplinary team approach often results in one or more changes to the recommended treatment plan in more than half of patients evaluated. Choosing a team of highly qualified cancer specialists is critically important for your overall cancer care and ultimate survival.

This Health Break has been brought to you by the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Wisdom for Your Life.

For more information, please visit the Cancer Institute.