Noel’s Corner
“I founded DocPanel in honor of my father, Noel, whose misdiagnosis prevented him from getting the life-saving treatment he needed. We created this blog to empower you with knowledge, guidance, and resources to make informed healthcare decisions that ensure accurate and timely diagnosis.” – Nirish Mathias
Did you know over 12 million patients are misdiagnosed every year? Connect with the nation’s best radiologists for online subspecialty second opinions.
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CT Scan vs. MRI – Uses, Cost, Risks & More
CT and MRI scans have been directly linked to greater life expectancy and declining cancer death rates. Find out how each modality works and why and when they’re used with this guide to understanding the…
How Common is Misdiagnosis – Infographic
From the most commonly misdiagnosed cancers to shocking second opinion stats, we’ve broken down misdiagnosis prevalence by the numbers.
Fibroglandular Density – What Every Woman Should Know
From what fibroglandular tissue is and how it’s determined to why it impacts your mammogram and how a second opinion can help reduce your risk of misdiagnosis - here’s your guide to understanding what breast…
Second Opinion Catches Cancer Misdiagnosis
“Most people may not realize that there is a tremendous range of ability when it comes to interpreting radiologists.” says Dr. Semelka. “But there is.” After receiving a second opinion through DocPanel, Janine Mueller avoided…
Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Diagnosis, Detection & More
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is cancer that develops in the parts of the bile ducts within the liver. Also known as bile duct cancer, it is rare yet difficult to detect.
7 Reasons You Should Get a Second Opinion on a
From how to ensure accuracy to the most powerful tool for examining the liver, here’s what you should know about diagnosing a liver mass.
How Patients Can Help Ensure an Accurate Diagnosis in Musculoskeletal
An estimated 126.6 million Americans are affected by a musculoskeletal condition each year. We spoke with award winning MSK radiologist, Dr. Lawrence Yao, to find out what patients can do to help ensure they get…
Abdominal Abscess: Diagnosis, Causes & More
An abdominal abscess is a pocket of pus or infected fluid. When left untreated, it can be life threatening. Image interpretation by an abdominal subspecialty radiologist is crucial to avoid delayed diagnosis.
