Rare Tumors Program

Second Opinions

We understand that a cancer diagnosis is incredibly difficult to face, and we are always available to offer a consultation or second opinion for your child. To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-PEDI-ONC (1-888-733-4662). Your call will be answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

To help us conduct a precise evaluation, it’s important we receive a full summary of your child's initial diagnosis. This includes any laboratory or pathology reports, any x-ray, radiographic or MRI images and a list of any previous treatments your child may have received. Please have as much of the following information gathered as possible when you call or bring it with you to your appointment:

Patient summary

• your child’s date of birth
• your address
• parent or guardian contact information
• insurance information

Complete clinical summary

• physician's name and contact information
• diagnosis, or working diagnosis, and list of presenting symptoms
• MRI/CAT scan films
• pathology slides and reports
• operative note, if surgery was performed
• radiation therapeutic summary, if your child had radiation
• comprehensive list of previous chemotherapeutic agents, with dates and doses, if your child had chemotherapy