The medical second opinion

What treatment options are available and which one is right for me? This is a question that concerns everyone who is confronted with a cancer diagnosis. Patients who are unsure whether they should follow the recommendations of their clinic have the opportunity to obtain a second opinion. It is often not easy to determine the right treatment. There are often several options that can be considered and they are so varied that a single doctor rarely has the full overview. It is therefore important to involve specialists from different disciplines, such as surgeons, oncologists, internists, radiotherapists and also pathologists who have examined the tumour tissue. When all these experts discuss a cancer patient's case together, it is referred to as an interdisciplinary tumour conference. "In oncology, no one decides alone".

Especially in complex cases, it is important that patients who want a second opinion receive a high-quality service. By recommending a second opinion, patients can contact the doctor currently treating them to discuss the next steps. The costs for this service are currently covered by health insurance companies.