Why You Need a Second Opinion

If you have a diagnosis or a suspicion of stomach cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer, you need a second opinion. We will ensure you get it without delay.

A game changer

At Roswell Park, our pathologists review the pathology slides and testing of every new patient. In about 11 to 18% of these secondary reviews, the diagnosis is changed, impacting your treatment options and your way forward.

We’ll obtain your scans and other medical reports, have Roswell Park’s gastrointestinal experts review them promptly, and set up a consultation with our team.

Many of our patients travel to receive cancer care at Roswell Park. If you live far from Roswell Park, we can help arrange what works best for you, including virtual consultations or receiving some of your care closer to home. Call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or click the button below to submit a request online.

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A second opinion can be both helpful and reassuring, and it’s the best way to ensure that your initial diagnosis is accurate, that the recommended treatment strategy is right for you, and that the surgical team and other specialists have the training and experience to provide you the best possible outcome.

Why it matters for stomach cancer

An accurate diagnosis and evaluation by a multispecialty team that focuses on this complex cancer every day is important because:

  • You might avoid surgery. We offer nonsurgical endoscopic procedures for early cancers that allow many patients with these conditions to avoid major surgery.
  • You may benefit from a novel surgical approach, that can avoid removing large portions of the stomach, and have a profoundly improved quality of life.
  • Your cancer might be related to an inherited genetic syndrome. These stomach cancers require specialized genetic workup, expertise and treatment.
  • You may need treatments unavailable from other providers. Clinical trials offer access to the very latest therapeutic options, sometimes years before they become widely available.

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 or surgery 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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We see a high number of patients with large tumors and advanced disease, so it requires a unique skill set to manage these tumors to get best survival and functional outcome.
Moshim Kukar, MD
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Department of Surgical Oncology