International medical second opinion services
Get peace of mind with an online second opinion on your cancer diagnosis and treatment
Harvard-affiliated Cancer Centers
For Patients and Loved Ones
I or someone I care about seek an international medical second opinion
More informationFor Physicians
I am a physician interested in reaching out to international colleagues
More informationFor Clinics and Hospitals
We are a clinic/hospital interested in building up our online second opinion program
More informationGlobal Second Opinion
You are facing a cancer diagnosis, a difficult treatment decision, or want to understand the role of immuno-oncology, genetic testing or clinical trials. Get involved – have your case reviewed by top oncologists. Receive answers and personalized recommendations.
- We connect you to Harvard-affiliated cancer centers
- Online - No travel required
- Simple, fast and efficient
- Get a written, actionable report - unbiased and independent
- Medical record translation included
Why get a second opinion
Treatment approaches differ - find the best one for you
A second opinion provides refined treatment approaches in up to two thirds of patients
In the US, 50% of cancer patients get a second opinion
Excellent medical care requires a team approach
Why is it important to get a second opinion, what our patients say
Being diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer was a life-changing event. I was lucky to have a fantastic oncologist who walked me through the decision making process (…).
Read moreBerta M.
Madrid, Spain
I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42. I sought a second opinion regarding the duration of hormone treatment from Harvard’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute (…).
Read moreMaria S.
Barcelona, Spain
My friend was undergoing cancer treatment and her outlook was devastating. Her doctors told her that she would not live to see her daughter enter primary school. I had heard about the option to get a second opinion from a Harvard-affiliated Cancer Center (…).
Read moreNicole B.
Vienna, Austria
Harvard-affiliated Cancer Centers
What medical associations say
Getting a second opinion can help you feel more sure about your diagnosis and treatment plan. Decisions should be made after you have learned all you can about your diagnosis, prognosis, and available treatment options (…). — American Cancer Society
Cancer is a confusing and frightening diagnosis. When a person is diagnosed, it may be hard to make decisions about treatment options. Treatments are constantly getting better, and it is important to find someone who has experience with your type of cancer (…). — American Society of Clinical Oncology
A qualified second medical opinion should be based on the same criteria as a qualified first opinion (…). — German Cancer Society
It is worthwhile asking your oncologist if his/her recommendations have been discussed with other oncologists (…). Patients may benefit from seeking other medical opinions before making a final decision about treatment (…). — European Society of Medical Oncology