# Netherlands Cancer Institute / Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

Cancer diagnosis and treatment-plan second opinions for Dutch and overseas patients, with a referral and possible in-person, phone or video consultation.

Author: Kevin Wimer
Canonical URL: https://kevinwimer.com/cancer/organizations/netherlands-cancer-institute/
Stable ID: 588c3f6c-9f1d-41b8-bc4b-600e8bafbcef
Revision: d024e505-7e7f-4daa-bd8c-90a2b3a20a43
Published: 2026-10-26T00:31:36.881Z
Updated: 2026-10-26T00:31:36.881Z
Reviewed: 2026-10-25

## Who this is for
Patients in the Netherlands or abroad seeking review of a cancer diagnosis or proposed treatment.

## What they do

The institute reviews the referral and medical file, selects a specialist and decides whether it can provide an opinion. The initial assessment usually takes about five working days.

## Who it’s for

Patients in the Netherlands or abroad seeking review of a cancer diagnosis or proposed treatment.

## How to start

Ask your treating physician for a referral addressed to the institute. Supply the complete medical file and, when relevant, the treatment plan in Dutch or English.

## Cost and insurance

Ask your insurer whether it covers the opinion and request an estimate if paying yourself. Coverage varies by insurer and country.

## What to check

A telephone or video consultation is possible but not guaranteed. The institute may require a visit or decline the request. A second opinion does not transfer your care automatically.

## How it fits

Princess Máxima Center is a separate Dutch pediatric oncology service. Use the program suited to the patient’s age and cancer.

## 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

- Requesting a second opinion: [Netherlands Cancer Institute / Antoni van Leeuwenhoek](https://www.avl.nl/en/preparing-for-your-appointment/second-opinion/)

## Limits and context
A telephone or video consultation is possible but not guaranteed. The institute may require a visit or decline the request. A second opinion does not transfer your care automatically.

## Relationships and disclosures
I have no financial or business relationship with Netherlands Cancer Institute / Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.

## Sources
- [Requesting a second opinion](https://www.avl.nl/en/preparing-for-your-appointment/second-opinion/) — Netherlands Cancer Institute / Antoni van Leeuwenhoek; official; checked 2026-10-25; Requesting a second opinion; program deliverables, eligibility, application process and any published fees described in this draft.

Organization website: https://www.avl.nl/

Organization type: Academic / research center

Services: Medical second opinions

Information/access: [Second-opinion program](https://www.avl.nl/en/preparing-for-your-appointment/second-opinion/)

Service status: available

## Company facts
- **Review:** Cancer diagnosis and treatment-plan second opinions for Dutch and overseas patients, with a referral and possible in-person, phone or video consultation. (Sources: source-1)

Topics: expert-support
Capabilities: second-opinions

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Educational information, not an individualized treatment recommendation.