Medical consultation/second opinion
What is a second opinion?
A second opinion is when you ask a doctor at a different medical institution for a "second opinion" about your diagnosis, treatment progress, treatment options, etc., apart from your primary doctor. The purpose is to deepen your understanding of your illness and treatment, leading to treatment that you are satisfied with.
Those eligible for a second opinion
● Patients themselves (those aged 15 or older with solid cancer)
● Patient's family
*If a family member is visiting the hospital instead of the patient themselves, please bring an insurance card (My Number card) or other document that can verify the relationship to the patient.
Regarding the content of second opinions
Our hospital provides second opinions on cancer treatment.
Consultation content (example)
● I would like to hear another doctor's opinion about the diagnosis.
● I have been diagnosed with cancer and would like to know about treatment options.
● I'm afraid of cancer recurrence or metastasis
● Is there any treatment that can be used in combination with standard treatment ?
● Standard treatment has ended and I want to receive treatment that is available now.
● I want to know about treatments other than surgery .
● Considering treatment other than anti-cancer drugs
● Metastasis has been found and other treatments are being sought
● Looking for treatment that is safe for the elderly and less stressful on the body
● I was told that there is no treatment available at the moment .
● I stopped cancer treatment due to side effects, but I'm worried about doing nothing.
Second opinion fees
It depends on the content of your request.
*Second opinions are not covered by health insurance.