The Second Opinion

The mission of thesecondopinion is to provide free, comprehensive second opinions to adults in California diagnosed with cancer. Over our 46 year history, we have impacted the lives of thousands of cancer patients and their families, by providing them with clarity, compassion and choice. At the heart of our program are the volunteer efforts of over seventy board-certified physicians from multiple cancer related specialties. Their diverse experiences in cancer diagnosis and treatment allow us to provide a patient centered and compassionate service not duplicated by any other agency in California. Our organization is bound by a shared commitment to helping adults diagnosed with cancer understand their disease and treatment options. Our Board of Directors and Staff work together to maintain financial and programmatic transparency. Our volunteer medical specialists, ensure that patients and their families receive the clarity they need to make informed medical decisions, through in-person dialogue. They help cancer patients and families by increasing understanding and alleviating uncertainty.