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Errors in cancer diagnosises are likely the most harmful and expensive types of diagnostic mistakes. Some studies reported that missed cancer diagnoses represents 46% of primary care diagnostic errors, most commonly from lung, colorectal, prostate, or breast cancer1. Misdiagnosis can lead to high severity harm, and some reports indicate that cancer represents 38% of high-severity harm among diagnostic error malpractice claim cases2.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is often filled with shock, disbelief, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. Coping with the diagnosis often means dealing with uncertainty, fear of the unknown, including the side effects of treatment and the progression of the disease. Understanding complex medical information, treatment options, and making informed decisions can be daunting during this difficult and frightening period. A second opinion may give you peace of mind that you have considered all options.
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Dr. Benjamin Jacob George earned his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of
Delaware in 1998 and his Doctorate of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in 2002. He
completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center,
followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the same institution. Dr. George also holds
an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of Massachusetts. His professional
interests include clinical and translational research, medical oncology, and healthcare
administration. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American
Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical
Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Physician
Executives.
Dr. Jeffrey Allerton received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from The
College of Saint Rose. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine.
Dr. Allerton completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston,
followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the same institution. He further specialized
in Medical Oncology with a fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute. Dr. Allerton is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a member of
several professional organizations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). His interests include hospice and palliative
medicine, medical education, and clinical trials in oncology.
Dr. Jocelyn Tan, M.D., FACP, is a highly esteemed hematologist and oncologist. She earned her
Doctor of Medicine from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
in the Philippines. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Nassau County Medical
Center and Montefiore Medical Center, followed by fellowships in Medical Oncology at
Montefiore Medical Center and Hematology/Medical Oncology at the University of Nebraska
Medical Center.
Dr. Tan has held numerous prestigious positions, including staff oncologist roles at various
hospitals and clinical professor appointments at Creighton University and the University of
Pittsburgh. Her research interests focus on innovative cancer treatments, including the
ketogenic diet's role in cancer therapy. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians
and an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American
Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Tan is also fluent in English and Tagalog and
conversational in medical Spani
Dr. Shruti Pandita, M.D., is a highly skilled medical oncologist with a robust background in
clinical research and oncology care. She earned her M.D. from the American University of the
Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University
of Oklahoma at Tulsa School of Medicine. Dr. Pandita further specialized with a Medical
Oncology Fellowship at the University of Toledo Medical Center.
Her professional journey includes serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UT Health
San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center and as the Gastrointestinal Oncology Leader at SSM
Health Saint Louis University. Dr. Pandita's clinical interests encompass gastrointestinal
oncology, precision medicine, and innovative cancer treatment strategies. She is an active
member of the American College of Chest Physicians and has contributed to numerous clinical
trials and research publications in oncology. Dr. Pandita's expertise and dedication make her a
valuable asset in the field of oncology.
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