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Cancer is a challenging diagnosis. When a person is diagnosed of cancer, it may be hard or difficult to make decisions about treatment options.

Treatments are constantly getting better, and it is important to find someone who has experience with your type of cancer. Many people seek knowledge and advice of various doctors/ physicians as a second opinion, and justifiably so.

Asking for a second opinion is a common practice. It helps people to feel more confident about their health care options.

How a second opinion may help

A second opinion may provide the following information:

• Confirmation of a diagnosis
• Additional details about the type of cancer and its stage, such as:
  • Perspective from experts in different oncology disciplines, such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.
  • A description of where the cancer is located
  • Whether the cancer has spread
  • Whether it is affecting other parts of the body
• Other treatment options are chosen, particularly in those cases where the doctor has a different opinion.
• What clinical trials are available for you. These are research studies involving patients.