{"title":"Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James","summary":"A written online cancer second opinion with records collection and a case coordinator; overseas patients use a separate consultation pathway.","body":"## What they do\n\nA specialist reviews your diagnosis and treatment options and sends a written report to you and your local doctor. The FAQ gives a target of about one week after all required records arrive.\n\n## Who it’s for\n\nU.S. residents seeking review across cancer types, subject to state restrictions. International patients are directed to a different remote-consultation service.\n\n## How to start\n\nComplete the online request forms. A coordinator helps gather records and confirm eligibility before the review starts.\n\n## Cost and insurance\n\nAs of October 2026, the online opinion costs $800 out of pocket. Additional specialist, imaging or pathology work can cost extra. Ohio State says most insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, does not cover this service.\n\n## What to check\n\nThe listed U.S. service excludes residents of Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Wisconsin. The report does not include a live physician visit.\n\n## How it fits\n\nCincinnati Cancer Advisors is another Ohio option with a different local consultation model. Check access and deliverables for each.\n\n## Questions I would ask\n\n- Which specialist would review my cancer and the decision I am facing?\n- Does the review include rereading the actual scans and pathology, or only their reports?\n- What will I receive, and how can my oncologist ask follow-up questions?\n\n## Contacts\n\n- Cancer second-opinion program: [OSUCCC – James](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/international-and-out-of-state-patients-guide/services/second-opinion)\n- Fees, process and insurance FAQ: [OSUCCC – James](https://cancer.osu.edu/for-patients-and-caregivers/international-and-out-of-state-patients-guide/services/second-opinion/faq)","topics":["expert-support"],"capabilities":["second-opinions"],"organizationType":"academic-center","services":["expert-review"],"secondOpinion":{"coverage":"broad","focus":[],"summary":"A written online cancer second opinion with records collection and a case coordinator; overseas patients use a separate consultation pathway.","details":"The listed U.S. service excludes residents of Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Wisconsin. 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