Why a Top Cancer Center Could Save Your Life : Newsweek Health
The right doctors can make all the difference when it comes to treating cancer. So why don't we know who they are?
Published Oct 17, 2009
From the magazine issue dated Oct 26, 2009
What You Don’t Know Might Kill You
Very interesting article on how not all cancer centers are the same. Long article but worth the read.
It also says to check if a center follows National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines....... .................
http://tinyurl.com/NewsweekCancer .............................................Find the best specialist for your type of cancer for the best treatment options & outcome. An oncologist whose life is dedicated to treating nothing but one cancer will have seen many more and very diverse cases than an oncologist who maybe has treated a few cases of the same cancer during his entire career.
It is also true that an oncologist who devotes his entire career to patients with your cancer, will usually have better results than an oncologist who doesn't, just because he has more knowledge.
Cancer tips - how to get help
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