Second opinions
thesecondopinion
A California nonprofit offering multidisciplinary cancer reviews by video or phone, with a written summary.
- Report
- Volunteer specialists review records, imaging and pathology, then meet with you and provide a written summary.[1]
- 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.[1]
- Cost
- As of October 2026, the program is free to eligible patients.[1]
Report
Access
CostWhat 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.
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
Services & community focus
Nonprofit