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Two Heads Are Better Than One: Second Opinions and Collaborations in Oncology

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5 Key Takeaways

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    Advanced practitioners assist in diagnosing complex cases.

  • 2

    A patient presented with fatigue, later found to have AL amyloidosis.

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    Collaboration with specialists improves patient outcomes.

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    Urine tests revealed proteinuria indicating kidney issues.

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    Empower patients to seek second opinions for unexplained symptoms.

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Two Heads Are Better Than One: Second Opinions and Collaborations in Oncology

  • by Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN®, BMTCN, FAAN, FAPO

  • January 14, 2026

  • 5 min

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