About Breast Cancer: Tumor Boards May Protect You From Misdiagnosis

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Medical Specialists Photo by Microsoft Tumor Boards May Protect You From Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Your oncologist doesn't know everything. Cancer is such a complex disease that it is subdivided into a dizzying array of specialists. When a whole roomful of cancer experts get together to discuss a case - as in a Tumor Board - the patient benefits from that combined knowledge. And it may prevent a misdiagnosis. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  treatments  second opinions Keep Track of Your Own Health Records I still have the 3-ring binders in which I files all my test results and bills and insurance claims. It came in very useful when I needed to switch oncologists and change treatment plans. Having your own health records in order can do you a lot of good! Search Related Topics:  journaling  health records  breast cancer awareness Read Your Pathology Reports The devil is in the details, they say, and that applies to your test results. All that information in your pathology results will affect your treatment options and your follow-up tests. It's good to know what your pathology report means, in case you have questions for your doctor. Search Related Topics:  lymph nodes  pathology tests  breast cancer diagnosis Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Support strategies for you during and after treatment. Read about support groups, their benefits and drawbacks. Learn about getting help at home, and advice for family and friends. Related Searches Breast Cancer Risks Symptoms of Cancer Cancer Specialists Treatment for Cancer Cancer Statistics Featured Articles Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement