Second opinions from urologists for prostate cancer: Who gets them, why, and their link to treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer patients are encouraged to obtain second opinions before starting treatment. Little is known about men with localized prostate cancer who seek second opinions, the reasons why, and the association with treatment and quality of care.

Methods

We surveyed men who were diagnosed with localized prostate cancer in the greater Philadelphia area from 2012 to 2014. Men were asked if they obtained a second opinion from a urologist, and the reasons why. We used multivariable logistic regression models to evaluate the relationship between second opinions and definitive prostate cancer treatment and perceived quality of care.

Results

A total of 2386 men responded to the survey (adjusted response rate, 51.1%). After applying exclusion criteria, the final analytic

SUBMITTER: Radhakrishnan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5341133 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature