# thesecondopinion

A California nonprofit offering multidisciplinary cancer reviews by video or phone, with a written summary.

Author: Kevin Wimer
Canonical URL: https://kevinwimer.com/companies/thesecondopinion/
Stable ID: 0c030984-0032-4557-9344-b737ad07ddf1
Revision: e03cdbaf-d662-4ab2-ab7c-affe0cdfc5b0
Published: 2026-10-25T04:30:26.753Z
Updated: 2026-10-25T04:30:26.753Z
Reviewed: 2026-10-24

## Who this is for
For patients and caregivers comparing the documented review service and its access requirements.

## What they do

Volunteer specialists review records, imaging and pathology, then meet with you and provide a written summary.

## Access and cost

For adults living and receiving medical care in California who have a cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. Contact the office and complete the intake forms.

As of October 2026, the program is free to eligible patients.

The published 1–7 day initial case assessment is not a guarantee of the date of the full panel consultation.

For preparation and comparison, see my [second-opinion guide](/resources/get-a-second-opinion/).

## Questions I would ask

- Am I eligible at this point in treatment?
- Which materials does the panel need?
- When can the panel meet with me?

## Contacts

- Program details and access: [thesecondopinion](https://thesecondopinion.org/for-patients/)

## Limits and context
Confirm current eligibility, costs and timing with the provider. A listing does not establish clinical suitability or appointment availability.

## Relationships and disclosures
I have no financial or business relationship with thesecondopinion.

## Sources
- [thesecondopinion: service and access](https://thesecondopinion.org/for-patients/) — thesecondopinion; official; checked 2026-10-25; Documented service, deliverable, access requirements, published costs and timing where stated.

Organization website: https://thesecondopinion.org/

Organization type: Nonprofit

Services: Medical second opinions

Community focus: Adults

Information/access: [Second-opinion details](https://thesecondopinion.org/for-patients/)

Supported regions: California

## Company facts
- **Report:** Volunteer specialists review records, imaging and pathology, then meet with you and provide a written summary. (Sources: program)
- **Access:** For adults living and receiving medical care in California who have a cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. Contact the office and complete the intake forms. (Sources: program)
- **Cost:** As of October 2026, the program is free to eligible patients. (Sources: program)

Topics: expert-support
Capabilities: second-opinions

Related record IDs: 37f8559b-848c-41bc-9591-06013c785a00

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Educational information, not an individualized treatment recommendation.