Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Pediatric cancer and blood-disorder second opinions, available in person or remotely through Boston Children’s and Summus.
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- Pediatric cancer and blood-disorder second opinions, available in person or remotely through Boston Children’s and Summus.[1]
ReviewWhat they do
The online program uses your child’s existing medical records for specialist review. It is a separate pediatric pathway from Dana-Farber’s adult online program.
Who it’s for
Families seeking another opinion after a child’s diagnosis, a change in condition or a proposed treatment or surgery.
How to start
Use the pediatric online second-opinion program, or contact a new-patient coordinator for an in-person appointment.
Cost and insurance
Ask the pediatric program for its current fee, location eligibility and insurance rules. Do not assume the adult Dana-Farber price applies.
What to check
Confirm the reviewing specialty, written deliverable and whether any live discussion is included. This service is not designed for emergencies.
How it fits
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute profile describes the adult route. This program is for pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
Questions I would ask
- Which specialist would review my cancer and the decision I am facing?
- Does the review include rereading the actual scans and pathology, or only their reports?
- What will I receive, and how can my oncologist ask follow-up questions?
Contacts
- Pediatric appointments and second opinions: Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s
- Online second-opinion overview: Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s
Services & community focus
Academic / research center
