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The news of a cancer diagnosis changes a person's life in minutes. However, it is important here not to fall into despair and immediately figure out how serious the condition is and what modern methods of treatment will be effective in a particular case.
Only an experienced doctor is able to correctly interpret the results of tests and studies and confirm the accuracy of the diagnosis. But any doctor can be busy, stressed, distracted, etc. And the patient at this time is confused and frightened by his diagnosis. Given the prevalence In such situations, the practice of second opinion has been adopted around the world, which allows for clarity and a better understanding of the diagnosis and plan for further action.
Especially in oncology, ambiguity is a very common phenomenon and in diagnosis and treatment, and a second opinion can reduce the degree of uncertainty in the diagnosis and choice of treatment tactics.
There is a huge number of oncological diseases. Tumors differ in location, origin, size, shape and other characteristics. Deciphering the results of patient diagnostics (MRI and CT, X-ray, etc.), laboratory research and specification of the diagnosis requires a lot of practical experience from the attending physician.
There are many methods of cancer treatment: surgical removal of the tumor, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, etc. These methods can be combined with each other, alternated. For example, often chemotherapy or radiation therapy is given before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor. In some cases, after removal of the neoplasm, chemotherapy is also required. or radiation therapy to destroy remaining cells and prevent recurrence.
That is, there are a lot of variables in the diagnosis of tumors and the treatment of cancer. The second opinion expressed by another specialist will be very useful in many controversial issues regarding the condition and treatment of the patient. Especially if the qualifications and experience of this specialist are greater, than the attending physician.
That is why we recommend using the services of oncologists at the K+31 clinic. We offer you an independent doctor's second opinion, consultation of an experienced oncologist with extensive experience in the treatment of cancer and tumors of various etiologies. Having received comprehensive information about diagnosis made in the hospital and after consulting with a third-party doctor, the oncological patient or his relatives always will be able to make the right decision to achieve maximum progress in the treatment of cancer.
Our oncologists have extensive experience in the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, abdominal cancer, brain cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, cervical cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, lymphoma and tumors of other organs. As well as experience in prescribing, conducting and monitoring cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, they carry out surgical treatment, including complex surgeries, deal with patients at any stage of cancer.
For consultation, diagnosis, clarification of the diagnosis and treatment, please contact our clinic.
What is a second opinion? And why do we need a second opinion and an independent consultation in oncology?
A “second opinion in oncology” is essentially a consultation of a patient with an oncologist. He studies all the medical documents that you provide and makes an opinion based on them. In this case, the doctor uses the results of analyzes and studies provided by you, and does not conduct his own examination. He studies images of the tumor, blood counts, histological findings, the patient's medical history, prescribed medications, and treatment results.
The doctor's second opinion is intended to clarify the diagnosis based on the results of existing tests or evaluate the effectiveness and correctness of the chosen treatment method. During the consultation, the doctor will answer all your questions. questions and give you enough time to explain all the features of the tumor, the details of the diagnosis and the effects of therapy.
The second opinion of the doctor of our clinic will be useful not only to the patient, but also to his doctor, as it is more a fresh perspective from an oncologist with a different background. A second opinion does not have to refute the diagnosis or prescribed treatment, but may supplement it with the details necessary for a successful recovery, for example, new clinical research and methods.
An independent consultation is carried out in order to clarify the diagnosis. It allows you to evaluate effectiveness and adequacy of the prescribed therapy. Sometimes for a second opinion from an experienced oncologist Patients who have already undergone a course of therapeutic treatment or have undergone surgery to remove a tumor are treated. They are not satisfied with the results and effectiveness of therapy and wish to correct it. But more consultation is needed. those who want to clarify the diagnosis, the chosen method of treatment and get answers to their questions, concerning the fight against cancer.
In what cases may you need an independent oncologist consultation and a second opinion:
- There is uncertainty about the type, shape, type of tumor, stage of cancer
- Your doctor is still young and inexperienced, or vice versa, you think that his self-confidence is letting him down
- The diagnosis is a rare form of cancer, a rare disease, an unusual variant of the course of oncology or the location of the tumor - there are many non-standard situations, as well as ways to treat them, and experienced doctors are not enough for this
- In addition to cancer, the patient has complications, comorbidities, special conditions of the body or pathologies that require increased attention and specific methods of treatment
- Lack of attention and interest in the patient on the part of the attending physician, lack of optimism and desire to make efforts for treatment
- In the clinic where the diagnostics were carried out, old equipment, examinations and analyzes do not inspire confidence - in this case, it is better to use not only the “second opinion” service, but also conduct a full examination with us or, for example, request a revision of histological materials
- High workload of your doctor, lack of time for a full consultation and your questions - the second opinion service includes detailed recommendations and answers to all your questions about your health and treatment
What will a second opinion give a patient?
Consultation of an independent oncologist and a second opinion of the doctor of our clinic will allow the patient to better navigate in your illness and chosen therapy, get more information about side effects, prognosis and current health status. This will help you make a more informed decision about your treatment and choosing your doctor. A second opinion may reveal weaknesses in the diagnosis or therapy and show, for example, what additional research is worth doing.
A second opinion will help you learn about new, more effective treatments, innovative medicines, recent clinical studies that will significantly improve treatment outcomes. A second opinion will expand a list of alternative treatments and choose safer treatment tactics without compromising its effectiveness. A second opinion will also help clarify the stage and spread of cancer.
What does it take to get a second opinion?
To get a second opinion in oncology, the patient must provide the doctor with an extract from the medical history or a copy of the outpatient card, the results of tests and studies, images of the tumor (MRI, PET-CT, CT, X-ray), laboratory test data, biopsies. If the course was chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other treatments, process information and interim tests should also be submitted to an oncologist. You may need to go through some diagnostic procedures again.
During the consultation, the patient will communicate directly with an experienced oncologist. The doctor will tell you in detail about the disease itself and the lesions that it inflicted on the body. He will give an opinion on the treatment carried out and, if necessary, provide recommendations for him. further adjustments to you and your healthcare provider. The cancer patient will receive a comprehensive information about new therapies applicable specifically to his case.
Second opinion or consultation? What is the difference?
A consultation is a meeting of several doctors on your issue. It may include specialists from related areas that consider controversial situations in a multifaceted way. Second opinion is a consultation by the same doctor of the same specialization as the attending physician.
Both services have their advantages and disadvantages. More specialists are involved in the council, which means more opinions, knowledge and experience than during a second opinion consultation. But a collective decision is always characterized by a lower level of responsibility for the patient, than the work of one person who communicates with you in private. In an established team, to establish their own rules and subordination, which may prevent the expression of an "unpopular" opinion. But in both cases, you get a second opinion on your situation.
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Please note that during the consultation within the second expert doctor's opinion does not correct the treatment and does not make a diagnosis.
The expert medical opinion will be based solely on the information you provide and will include recommendations of an expert doctor to evaluate the effectiveness of previously prescribed treatment within the framework of the diagnosis established by your doctor.
This medical service does not replace a personal consultation and examination by a doctor, but allows You will receive an additional independent competent opinion of an expert doctor in order to accept an informed decision on further treatment and / or examination.
To do this, we recommend that you discuss the results of the received opinion with your doctor.
In our clinic, you can not only get an expert second opinion, but also use other services in oncology. We provide drug treatment, radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy, surgery and other treatments patients. Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, biopsy. Effective treatment regimens for any stage of cancer are selected.
Our doctors treat breast cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, abdominal cancer, brain cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, urinary cancer bladder, melanoma, sarcoma, bone tumors, etc.
We also conduct regular examinations of healthy patients for early detection of problems, which will help to start cancer treatment at an early stage, reduce the duration of chemotherapy or other treatment, and, accordingly, the severity of side effects. For early diagnosis in oncology, methods such as CT, MRI, PET-CT, as well as various laboratory research. They help to accurately determine the stage of cancer, the location of the tumor and are effective for determination of neoplasms of the breast, liver, kidney, stomach, lung and other organs. But you need an experienced oncologist who can correctly interpret the data. Our center employs such specialists. Call or make an appointment on the website.
