Is you surgeon also an oncologist? If not, I would recommend you see an oncologist for your overall treatment plan and care. I have had breast cancer twice, first time, IDC, second time IBC. In both cases, my primary physician was a medical oncologist who referred and coordinated with a surgeon and radiology oncologist for those parts of the overall treatment plan.

I would call to set up a 2nd opinion, and let the office know what the situation is, they can then let you know what the best time for Dr S to see you. I saw my 2nd opinion doctor twice, both before and after my lumpectomy. I also consulted with him after the cancer Metastasized. You can not go wrong having a 2nd pair of eyes on your case, even if they only confirm your treatment plan.

I met with 3 breast surgeons, 2 plastic surgeons and 2 medical oncologists before making my decision to have a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. I pretty much always get a second opinion for something serious, and cancer is certainly serious. I feel like the more informed you are, the better choices you can make.

I think a second opinion never hurts!

A second opinion isn't going to hurt anything and could give you additional information with which to make an informed decision.

Peace of mind....if the 2nd opinion offers peace of mind, then go for it.....I got Dx after biopsy....then more bad news after MRI....before I even met with a surgeon, or onc, I new breast was full of cancer and lymph nodes were positive.....I interviewed 2 surgeons....got the same recommendations from both....then saw onc....my onc only treats BC and other diseases of the breast so did not look for another opinion...plus he came highly recommended....I also only interviewed one plastic surgeon....I had ILC with atleast 3 tumors, so lumpectomy was not an option....the only question was single or bilat and both surgeons recommended bilat, which was one of my questions...then chemo, rads, AI's and ooph....I would get the 2nd opinion as it sounds like it would give you peace of mind (only say this cuz you asked the question)....

I did not ask for a second opinion until it came to the radiation treatment plan. At that time, it did not make sense to me to have the radiation and the initial doctor was recommending it at MGH in Boston. I went to Dana Farber and talked to a radiologist there. After talking to the Dr. at Dana Farber, I decided against the radiation treatment that the MGH doctor was recommending. It gave me piece of mind that I was doing the right thing for me. If you feel you should get a second opinion, I would do so.

Hello dealite2007. I would recommend a second opinion. Most doctors encourage their patients to get one. Mine did.

I can't imagine how a second opinion could hurt. Just always make sure that opinion number two is not recommended by opinion number one. You want a completely independent opinion number two. As to the timing, you can always come back for more opinions at any time up until you make a decision of how and where to treat. After that, well, you know what they say about changing horses mid-stream. It can be done but the difficulty is extreme.

Best wishes for recovered good health.