According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. It was responsible for approximately 9.6 million deaths in 2018. That means 1 in 6 deaths is a result of cancer. When you are diagnosed with a serious medical illness,...
Learning your diagnosis is a serious medical condition can be life-changing. Here are some steps you can take to maintain your sense of well-being. Step 1 – Ask for the facts Be sure to ask for the medical facts and expert evaluations related to your diagnosis, that you...
When a partner, family member or friend has been diagnosed with a serious medical illness, they may feel uncertain about what to do next. They may feel discouraged, anxious even, fearful. Naturally you want to help. But how? Sometimes, the best support isn’t obvious. One...
Voici comment fonctionne le service Deuxième opinion médicale de WorldCare. Un simple appel téléphonique ou un courriel suffit pour débuter la procédure. Lorsque vous avez été diagnostiqué avec une maladie grave, il est naturel de vouloir vérifier que le diagnostic est correct. Mais par où commencer? L'idée de passer par...
A medical second opinion from a team of experts tends to yield the most accurate insights The rise of chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease, along with an aging population, has led to a situation where doctors must manage patients suffering from multiple health problems. As...
Here’s how WorldCare's Medical Second Opinion service works, and all it takes is a phone call or email to begin. When you’ve been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, it’s only natural to want to make sure the diagnosis is correct. But where to begin? The thought of...
Put your mind at ease with the power of knowledge and understanding in order to live your best when on life's sick list. Living with a serious medical condition means sweeping changes in your daily routine, your relationships, and your outlook. From family life and...
Finding out what’s wrong can be costly and time-consuming. Here’s how to manage your diagnosis for optimal outcomes. When you are diagnosed with a serious medical condition, the journey to successful treatment can sometimes be long, stressful, and expensive. Seeking more information or a medical second opinion can easily...
WorldCare member Candice Madley shares her experience of getting a medical second opinion from a team of experts At the age of 44, I felt it was time for a mammogram. My doctor had been recommending screening since I was 40 because of a history of breast cancer...
Sometimes you need more experts to break a tie. When you, or someone you love, faces a serious or life-threatening medical condition, a medical second opinion can guide crucial treatment decisions you and your doctor make. But what happens when your first and second opinions clash? What you need to...