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Is a second opinion important?

April 26, 2017Opinion

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Is a second opinion important?

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A. Before starting treatment, you may want a second pathologist to review the diagnosis and another specialist to review the treatment plan. Some insurance companies require a second opinion; others may cover second opinion if the patient requests it. It may take a week or two to arrange for a second opinion. This short delay will not reduce the chance that treatment will be successful.A gynecologic oncologist is usually in the best position to offer a patient an expert opinion on the diagnosis and management of cervical cancer. At The James, patients also have their case presented at the gynecologic oncology multidisciplinary tumor board. This is a meeting where gynecologic oncologists, radiation therapy physicians and gynecologic pathologists meet to discuss the diagnostic and treatment options for a patient with or suspected to have a gynecologic malignancy.