Second opinions
Cedars-Sinai
A remote cancer records review with a written physician report and an optional virtual educational discussion.
- Report
- A nurse coordinates records collection. A matched specialist prepares a report; an optional educational session lets you discuss it.[1]
- Access
- Start through the cancer second-opinion program. Confirm your diagnosis and location are accepted. Hospitalized patients are excluded.[1]
- Cost
- As of October 2026, the published fee is $590 in California or $790 outside California. The program says insurance does not cover this fee.[1]
Report
Access
CostWhat they do
A nurse coordinates records collection. A matched specialist prepares a report; an optional educational session lets you discuss it.
Access and cost
Start through the cancer second-opinion program. Confirm your diagnosis and location are accepted. Hospitalized patients are excluded.
As of October 2026, the published fee is $590 in California or $790 outside California. The program says insurance does not cover this fee.
The program aims for 4–6 business days after records collection is complete; collection can take longer.
For preparation and comparison, see my second-opinion guide.
Questions I would ask
- Is my cancer and location covered?
- Are pathology slides or actual scans reviewed?
- What is included in the optional discussion?
Contacts
- Program details and access: Cedars-Sinai
Services & community focus
Academic / research center