Clarity. Compassion. Choice. Since 1969.
Celebrating 50 Years
Support cancer patients and their families as they try to make sense of a very complex and life threatening medical diagnosis. Help thesecondopinion expand and reach cancer patients in their own communities.
For Patients
Thesecondopinion provides free comprehensive second opinions to adults in California diagnosed with cancer, using a panel format. Our purpose is to give cancer patients, with limited medical resources, and their family members the clarity they need to make decisions about treatment.
For Doctors
Volunteer physicians come from medical practices and facilities throughout the Bay Area. Requests for our service are increasing and we are actively recruiting physicians to volunteer with us. We strongly encourage applications from pathologists, radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons with oncology sub‑specialties.
For Supporters
Your gift will provide someone diagnosed with cancer the gift of clarity, compassion and choice. We do not receive government support, bill insurance companies, or charge for our service. 100% of our funding comes from foundations, corporations and compassionate individuals that believe everyone should have access to a second opinion.
Our Mission is Simple
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We will help every cancer patient understand their disease in their language and at their level of understanding.
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We will help every cancer patient understand their treatment options and the benefits of those options.
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We will ensure that every cancer patient receives compassion, clarity and choice.
Connect with Us
1200 Gough Street
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-775-9956
mail@thesecondopinion.org