Getting a second opinion can give you a fresh look at your health. It can help you compare different ideas about tests, treatments, or other medical plans. Some doctors encourage it, while others wait for you to ask. It is a normal part of health care. It might feel strange to request another view, [...]
Prostate cancer grading can feel complex. Grade Groups offer a way to talk about cancer cells and how they behave. You might see these groups labeled from 1 to 5. They come from the older Gleason score system, which studied how prostate tumor cells look under a microscope. Experts combined that system into five [...]
Breaking the news about a new medical diagnosis can feel difficult. You might wonder how to begin, what to say, and how your loved ones will react. You may also worry about questions they might ask. These concerns are common. Sharing honest details, in your own words, may help you feel a bit more [...]
Receiving a new medical diagnosis can feel shocking. You might sit in the doctor’s office and watch your thoughts race. A long list of questions may run through your mind. You could feel fear or worry. You might think about worst-case scenarios. This mix of emotions is common. You may feel alone, but others [...]
We know. You want to enter a clinical trial. But, you want to make sure you're getting an active treatment rather than a placebo, especially when dealing with a serious condition. While placebos are necessary in some trials to test how well a treatment works, not all clinical trials have a placebo arm. Here [...]