Oncology
Multidisciplinary Cancer Second Opinion
A written tumour board opinion before you decide
This is the oncology service we recommend first, and sometimes the only one. A second opinion is valuable whether you treat at home or in China, because it tests the plan you have been given against a different set of guidelines and a different surgical experience.
We collect your pathology slides or blocks, imaging in DICOM, and your treatment history, then present the case to a tumour board at a national cancer centre. The output is a written opinion covering surgical resectability, systemic therapy options, radiotherapy indications and any further tests needed to decide.
It is important to be clear about what this is not: it is not a guarantee of a better outcome, and it is not a substitute for your treating team. It is a documented second read by specialists who see a very high volume of the same disease.
What is included
- Collection and courier of pathology slides or blocks
- Tumour board review of imaging and history
- Written opinion on surgical, systemic and radiotherapy options
- Video consultation with the reviewing specialist and interpretation
Who this suits
- Patients facing a major cancer operation
- Cases where the recommended pathway is ambiguous
- Patients whose imaging and pathology have not been reviewed together
Time required
10–14 days from receipt of records
Recovery
None — this is a records-based review.
Trip planning
No travel required. If you then choose treatment in China, we plan the trip separately.
Questions
Practical answers.
Something not covered? Email [email protected] and a coordinator will reply directly.
What records do you need?
Pathology report and slides or blocks, the most recent imaging in DICOM, and a summary of treatments to date. We send a checklist and coordinate the courier.
How long does it take?
Typically 10–14 days from the moment the hospital receives the material. Slide shipping is usually the rate-limiting step.
Will the opinion be in English?
Yes, with the original Chinese documentation attached. You can share it directly with your oncologist at home.
Get started
Ask for a plan on this treatment
Send your email and a short note about your case. We reply with hospital options, an indicative cost range for your situation and a realistic timeline — in English, within 48–72 hours.
Prefer email? Write to [email protected]
China Med Buddy is an independent coordination service. We are not a hospital, clinic or medical provider, and nothing on this site is medical advice. All prices shown are indicative public ranges, not quotes. Final suitability, treatment and cost are determined by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.