An additional expert review of an existing cancer diagnosis or treatment plan by an oncologist at a partner clinic — alongside, not instead of, your current care.
Important
This is general information, not medical advice. Cancer care decisions must be made with your treating oncologist. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.
ELAVIA Global coordinates care; it does not provide medical treatment. All cancer care is delivered by independent partner clinics and their licensed oncologists.
A second opinion is an additional view, not a replacement for your current care. Please do not stop, delay or change any treatment without speaking to your treating team.
A second opinion is a review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment plan by another oncologist. People often ask for one after a new diagnosis, before a major treatment decision, or when they would like to understand their options more fully. It is a common and accepted part of cancer care, and most treating teams are used to sharing records for this purpose.
The reviewing oncologist looks at your reports, imaging and pathology and gives their view in writing. They may agree with the current plan, suggest further tests or raise other options to discuss. A second opinion does not replace your current doctors, and you should not pause or change any treatment while you wait for it.
ELAVIA Global coordinates the process: gathering records, arranging the review with an independent partner clinic and keeping you informed. We do not give medical opinions ourselves.
You contact a coordinator and describe what you would like reviewed. We explain what we can and cannot do: ELAVIA Global coordinates care and does not give medical advice or treatment.
With your consent, your reports, imaging and pathology are shared securely with an oncologist at an independent partner clinic. Original scan files or pathology slides may need to be re-reviewed, or some tests repeated.
The oncologist gives a written opinion on the diagnosis and the proposed plan. It may agree with the current approach, recommend further tests or suggest options to discuss with your treating team.
Depending on the case, the opinion may be given from your records or after an in-person consultation in Istanbul. Choosing to receive any care at a partner clinic is a separate decision, made with the oncologists.
You receive written reports to take home. Ongoing follow-up is usually arranged with your oncologist at home, and the coordinator helps share records between the teams.
These are general examples only. Whether any test or treatment is appropriate is decided by a treating oncologist after examination, imaging and pathology review.
Send copies and keep your originals. The reviewing team may ask for further records, or for some tests to be repeated.
Cost depends on the diagnosis and treatment plan and is confirmed in a written quote after consultation.
No. Do not stop, delay or change any treatment without speaking to your treating oncologist. A second opinion is an additional view that you can discuss with your own team.
Asking for a second opinion is a normal part of cancer care, and most doctors are used to it. You can ask your team for copies of your records; in most countries you are entitled to them.
In some cases an initial review can be made from your records and scan files. The oncologist may advise that an in-person examination, repeat imaging or a new review of the pathology is needed before giving a view.
Differences of opinion happen, particularly in complex cases. The written opinion explains the reasoning so that you can discuss it with your treating oncologist. Decisions should be made together with the doctors responsible for your care.
Share your records and questions. A coordinator explains how a review with a partner oncologist can be arranged. There is no obligation to proceed, and your current care continues as planned.
This is general information, not medical advice. Cancer care decisions must be made with your treating oncologist. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; it does not provide medical treatment. All cancer care is delivered by independent partner clinics and their licensed oncologists.