Normalizing Second Opinions in Cancer Care

When a patient learns they have a potentially life-threatening medical diagnosis, such as cancer, it can often feel like there are more questions than answers. Getting a second opinion after a cancer diagnosis is a common and valuable practice, but it can also seem overwhelming to patients and their families. On this episode of the Bench to Bedside, host Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Muenks, associate professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the director of KU Cancer Center’s Onco-Psychology Program, to the podcast studio to chat more about this common issue and share her tips for how to get comfortable asking for a second opinion. Learn how Dr. Muenks and the Onco-Psychology team provide support to cancer patients, caregivers and survivors at KU Cancer Center, and her simple, memorable method to tackle any challenging discussion.

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