Medical misinformation flourishes when patients can’t get medical attention

Medical misinformation flourishes when patients can't get medical attention

My patient Claire and I were at odds. She is 44 years old and came to my clinic for a second opinion. The diagnosis was stage 3 rectal cancer. Symptoms started with blood in the stool and quickly turned into weight loss and abdominal pain. I agreed with my previous doctor’s recommendations for surgery, radiation, … Read more