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.
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- Cancer diagnosis and treatment-plan second opinions for Dutch and overseas patients, with a referral and possible in-person, phone or video consultation.[1]
ReviewWhat 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
Services & community focus
Academic / research center
