I'm an oncologist whose mom has lung cancer. Here's what to do as soon as you or a loved one is diagnosed READ MORE: Scientists are making a 'groundbreaking' lung cancer vaccine By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:15, 28 May 2024 | Updated: 18:24, 28 May 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Dr Mikkeal A Sekeres, chief of the division of hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, shared what to do first after receiving a cancer diagnosis When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer , it's easy to get overwhelmed.
Dr Mikkeal A Sekeres, chief of the division of hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, learned this firsthand when his 74-year-old mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017. He wrote for the Washington Post that despite his expertise, 'when my mom called to tell me about her lung cancer diagnosis in 2017, my brain struggled to keep up with what my ears were hearing.' 'Suddenly, I was cast in the cancer drama, playing an unfamiliar role: Rather than oncologist calmly providing information, contextualizing a diagnosis and developing a treatment plan, I was the son of a patient, trying to get answers.
' As a record number two million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, Dr Sekeres shared his top advice for navigating the disease — including how to make sure you're getting the best, and most timely, care. Among Dr Sekeres' tips were getting a formal diagnosis and seeking a second .
