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Amanda L. Kong on Seeking a Second Opinion for Breast Cancer Care at a High Volume Hospital

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Amanda L. Kong, discusses why patients should consider seeking a second opinion for their breast cancer diagnosis and care at a high volume hospital.

Amanda L. Kong, associate professor, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses why patients should consider seeking a second opinion for their breast cancer diagnosis and care at a high volume hospital.

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