Ivy i havent read this entire thread so im not sure if this has been said but if you're looking for clarification on your doctors advice being accurate or not i believe you only have 2 reasonable options. One seek advice from other experts, the more the better but don't reject opinions just because you dont like them (not saying you would). Your second option is fairly time and effort intesive and that is to research it yourself. What ever conclusion you reach, good luck!