There are nearly as many treatments for cancer as there are types of cancer, making it one of the most complex and life-changing diagnoses possible. In addition, cancer has become so common that doctors are often quick to diagnose it and treat the disease as if it is invasive or fast-moving—which is not always the case.

While cancers are alike in some ways, they can differ significantly in many others—including how they grow and spread. Cancer can begin in the lungs, the breasts, the colon or even in the bloodstream. It can stagnate in certain areas of the body or spread through the body, and the spreading can happen slowly or very rapidly.

Cancer can be difficult to diagnose, and misdiagnosis is increasingly common. With treatments that include surgery and radiation therapy, the need for certainty in your diagnosis is imperative before you and your doctor can even determine an appropriate treatment method. Once you have been diagnosed, it is also vital to confirm that you are receiving the appropriate treatment.

This is where your Best Doctors benefit can be so important and useful. After an in-depth review of your medical case by the Best Doctors experts, you will receive a straightforward, easy-to-understand report that either confirms your diagnosis and treatment or recommends a change.

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