In this webinar, we sat down with Dr. Jason Sager to talk about second opinions in cancer.
When there is a questions about the diagnosis, the oncologist will often lead the second opinion process, but this is only one type of second opinion.
We discuss how to get a second opinion to uncover different treatment options. And why most second opinions do not lead to better treatments.
We discuss getting a second opinion early and assembling your own informal tumor board that crosses different cancer centers.
Second opinions can be considered at any time, including before surgery or when there is a relapse or return of the cancer.
We cover how Sagely Health find patients they ideal second opinions for their particular cancer type and situation
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Do most cancer patient get a second opinion?
1:24 When the cancer diagnosis itself is unclear
2:59 Why second opinions don’t lead to different cancer treatments
5:07 Oncologists that can also offer clinical trials
6:45 NCCN Guidelines and accessible therapies for cancer
8:57 Why only 3% of cancer patients get access to clinical trials
11:36 Accessing an oncologist that has access to trials
15:20 How Sagely Health choose second opinions for a patient
17:18 Surgery and second opinions and building your own tumor board
21:45 Second options when there is a recurrence (the cancer returns)
25:40 Objections to getting second opinions
29:15 Taking to your oncologist about getting a second opinion
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