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Getting a second opinion saved my life: Three women share their stories

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For many people, choosing to consult a second doctor or specialist on a health matter can turn out to be the difference between life and death. We spoke to three women who changed the course of their medical treatment for the better by seeking a second, third, and even fourth opinion.

Celeste Maddocks, 41, copywriter

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