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How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)?

Cancer | Last Active: Jan 21 10:40pm | Replies (43)

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@colleenyoung

Hi Baldeb, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/second-opinion-8/) about how to get a second opinion. @slapshotmary asked the same question and I think you'll also benefit from the advice that she got from other members.

At Mayo Clinic, you can either self-refer or ask your oncologist to submit a referral. I think most of your questions about how to self refer are answered here in this set of Frequently Asked Questions https://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments/faq

Video and phone visits can be great options for appointments before, after or in place of face-to-face care. Appointment coordinators will recommend a virtual visit if it best fits your individual needs.
- Safe in-person and virtual care https://www.mayoclinic.org/covid-19

To self refer or for your physician to submit a referral , you can get started here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Let me know if you have more questions.

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@baltdeb, I also wanted to direct you to some renal cancer-related discussion where you can also connect with other members who have experience with kidney/renal cancer. For example, these related discussions may interest you.

- Kidney Biopsy Needed? Renal Cell Carcinoma https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-biopsy-needed/
- Renal cell cancer: Anyone else with this cancer? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/renal-cell-cancer-kidney-removed-right-side-2013-came-back-in-2015/
- Renal Cancer: What are you supposed to feel after surgery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-are-suppose-to-feel-after-sugary/