Second opinion in oncology
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About the service "second opinion"
The news of a cancer diagnosis changes a person's life in a matter of minutes. However, it is important not to despair and immediately understand how severe the condition is and what modern treatment methods will be effective in a particular case.
Only an experienced doctor can 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 of such situations, the practice of a second opinion is accepted all over the world, which allows you to gain clarity and a better understanding of the diagnosis and the plan for further action.
Especially in oncology, ambiguity is a very common phenomenon in both diagnostics and treatment, and a second opinion can reduce the degree of uncertainty in the diagnosis and choice of treatment tactics.
There are a huge number of oncological diseases. Tumors differ in location, origin, size, shape and other characteristics. Interpretation of the patient's diagnostic results (MRI and CT, X-ray, etc.), laboratory tests and clarification of the diagnosis requires extensive practical experience from the attending physician.
There are also many methods of treating cancer: 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, chemotherapy or radiation therapy are often performed before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor. In some cases, after removal of the neoplasm, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is also required to destroy the remaining cells and prevent relapse.
That is, there are many variables in the diagnosis of tumors and the treatment of cancer. A second opinion expressed by another specialist will be very useful in many controversial issues regarding the patient's condition and treatment. Especially if the qualifications and experience of this specialist are greater than those of the attending physician.
That is why we recommend using the services of oncologists at the K+31 clinic. We offer you an independent second opinion from a doctor, a consultation with an experienced oncologist with extensive experience in treating cancer and tumors of various etiologies. Having received comprehensive information about the diagnosis made at the hospital and having consulted with an outside doctor, an oncology patient or his relatives will always be able to make the right decision in order to achieve maximum progress in the treatment of an oncological disease.
Our oncologists have extensive experience in treating 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. And also experience in the appointment, implementation and control of cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, they carry out surgical treatment, including complex operations, treat patients at any stage of cancer.
For consultation, diagnosis, clarification of diagnosis and treatment, contact our clinic.
What is a second opinion? And why do you need a second opinion and independent consultation in oncology?
"A second opinion in oncology" is essentially a consultation between a patient and an oncologist. He studies all the medical documents that you provide and makes his conclusion based on them. In this case, the doctor uses the results of tests and studies provided by you, and does not conduct his own examination. He studies tumor images, blood counts, histological reports, the patient's medical history, prescribed medications, and treatment results.
A second opinion from a doctor is intended to clarify the diagnosis based on the results of existing tests or to evaluate the effectiveness and correctness of the chosen treatment method. During the consultation, the doctor will answer all your questions and devote enough time to you to explain all the features of the tumor, the details of the diagnosis and the effects of therapy.
A second opinion from a doctor at our clinic will be useful not only for the patient, but also for his attending physician, since this is a fresher view from an oncologist with different experience. A second opinion does not necessarily have to refute the diagnosis or prescribed treatment, but can supplement it with details necessary for successful recovery, for example, new clinical studies and methods.
An independent consultation is conducted to clarify the diagnosis. It allows you to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the prescribed therapy. Sometimes patients who have already undergone a course of therapeutic treatment or have undergone surgery to remove a tumor seek a second opinion from an experienced oncologist. They are not satisfied with the results and effectiveness of the therapy and want to adjust it. But more often, a consultation is required by those who want to clarify the diagnosis, the chosen treatment method and get answers to questions that have arisen, related to the fight against cancer.
In what cases might you need a consultation with an independent oncologist and a second opinion:
- There is uncertainty about the type, shape, type of tumor, stage of cancer
- Your attending physician is still young and inexperienced or, on the contrary, you think that his self-confidence is failing him
- The diagnosis is a rare form of cancer, a rare disease, an unusual course of oncology or tumor location - there are many non-standard situations, as well as methods of their treatment, and there are not enough experienced doctors for this
- In addition to cancer, the patient has complications, concomitant diseases, special conditions of the body or pathologies that require increased attention and specific treatment methods
- There is no attention and interest in the patient on the part of the attending physician, no optimism and desire to make an effort to treat
- The clinic where the diagnosis was carried out has old equipment, research and the tests do not inspire confidence - in this case, it is better to use not only the "second opinion" service, but also to conduct a full examination with us or, for example, request a review of the histological materials
- Your attending physician is very busy, there is not enough time for a full consultation and your questions - the "second opinion" service includes detailed recommendations and answers to all questions that have arisen about your health and treatment
What will a second opinion give to a patient?
A consultation with an independent oncologist and a second opinion from a doctor at our clinic will allow the patient to better navigate their illness and the chosen therapy, get more information about side effects, prognosis and current health condition. This will help you make a more informed decision about your treatment and the choice of your doctor. A second opinion can reveal the weaknesses of the diagnostics or therapy performed and show, for example, what additional studies should be conducted.
A second opinion will help you learn about new, more effective treatment methods, innovative drugs, fresh clinical studies that will significantly improve treatment results. A second opinion will expand the list of alternative treatment methods and choose a safer treatment tactic without reducing its effectiveness. A second opinion will also help clarify the stage and spread of the cancer.
What do I need to get a second opinion?
To get a second opinion in oncology, the patient must provide the doctor with extracts from the medical history or a copy of the outpatient card, test results and examinations, tumor images (MRI, PET-CT, CT, X-ray), laboratory test data, biopsy. If a course of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other types of treatment was carried out, information about the process and interim tests also must be provided to the oncologist. It may be necessary to undergo some diagnostic procedures again.
During the consultation, the patient will communicate directly with an experienced oncologist. The doctor will tell in detail about the disease itself and the damage it has caused to the body. He will give an opinion on the treatment performed and, if necessary, provide recommendations for its further adjustment to you and your attending physician. The oncology patient will receive comprehensive information on new methods of therapy 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 fields who consider controversial situations from a multifaceted perspective. A second opinion is a consultation with one doctor of the same specialization as the attending physician.
Both services have their advantages and disadvantages. A council involves more specialists, and therefore more opinions, knowledge and experience than during a consultation on the "second opinion" service. 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 alone. In an established team, their own rules and subordination may be established, which may prevent you from expressing an "unpopular" opinion. But in both cases, you get a second opinion on your situation.
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