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Oral Cancer: Getting a Second Opinion

Before starting oral cancer treatment, patients may want to have a second doctor review their diagnosis and treatment options.

There are a number of ways to find a doctor who can give a second opinion:1

  • The patient’s doctor may be able to recommend specialists. Doctors who treat oral cancer include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and ear, nose, and throat doctors. Sometimes these doctors work together at hospitals or special cancer centers.

  • The Cancer Information Service can give patients information on nearby treatment facilities. Dial 1-800-4-CANCER for help.

  • The Official American Board of Medical Specialties Dictionary of Medical Specialists lists doctors by state and specialty. This reference book also describes doctors’ background and training. It can be found in most public libraries.

Patients can also get the names of doctors from local or state medical and dental societies. They might also ask a nearby hospital.1

1“What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer.” National Cancer Institute, September 2004. www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/oral Accessed 2008.

Online Medical Reviewer: Fogarasi, Miklos MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Harrison, Louis MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Wilkes, Gail RN, MS, AOCN®
Date Last Reviewed: 10/11/2008
Date Last Modified: 10/11/2008
The views represented by this article are that of the author and not of Delta Dental. This article is provided for information only. Please consult with a licensed dentist to discuss the best way for you to improve or maintain your oral health.

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