Why You Need a Second Opinion

If you have been diagnosed with a myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasm or another type of blood cancer — or your previously treated disease has recurred — you need a second opinion. We will ensure you get it without delay.

We can arrange for Roswell Park’s blood cancer and blood disorder experts, including hematopathologists who focus specifically on blood conditions, to review your blood work right away, and set up a consultation with our MDS expert.

If you live far from Roswell Park, we can also arrange for a consultation via telemedicine. Call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or click the button below to submit a request online.

Why it matters for MDS?

A second opinion can be both helpful and reassuring, and it’s the best way to ensure that your diagnosis is accurate, that the recommended treatment strategy is right for you, and that the hematologists and oncologists and other specialists have the training and experience to provide you the best possible outcome. A second opinion at Roswell Park can help determine whether:

  • You need treatment now, or ongoing monitoring. There are nuances in MDS and not all patients need to begin treatment right away. Determining when to watch and when to treat is a critical step that our experts do every day.
  • You’re eligible for stem cell transplant. At Roswell Park, we are able to offer this option to older patients than at other centers.
  • New approaches offered through clinical trials can help improve your long-term survival and chance for a cure.

Yes, you have time for a second opinion

We understand the urgency of a cancer diagnosis and your desire to move quickly. However, very few diagnoses require that treatment occur immediately. The fastest treatment is not always the best treatment, and you owe it to yourself to take time now to ensure your treatment plan is the right one for you. We can help.

To arrange for a second opinion, call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or fill out the online form below. We’ll take care of the rest.

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