A Second Opinion from City of Hope Helps You Find the Right Answers
When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you want answers. You want them quickly, and you want them to help empower you to take control of your cancer care decisions. That’s why, at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta, we get you the answers you need, with the urgency you deserve and the expertise to get it right.
Our singular focus on treating cancer, and only cancer, means we have the expertise to confirm a diagnosis or treatment plan and offer options that may not have been considered.
We make speed to care a top priority. Appointments may be available in as little as 24 hours, and many treatment plans are developed within 48 hours of a patient’s first visit.
You’ll get a personal patient concierge, who’ll take care of the details — gathering your relevant medical records and making your transportation, travel and lodging arrangements.*
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Our experts have extensive experience diagnosing and treating early- and advanced-stage cancers, as well as complex diseases. Our oncologists use a variety of treatment tools and technologies, including precision medicine breakthroughs in immunotherapy and targeted therapies, to attack your cancer, while also offering qualified patients access to clinical trials.
Our Atlanta cancer care experts collaborate, all under one roof, to confirm your diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals, while monitoring your progress, making changes in real time as needed.
City of Hope’s whole-person care model means we’re not just treating cancer. Our supportive care services, from nutritional support to pain management, are designed to help you manage side effects and keep you strong so you can continue your treatment plan without interruptions.
When you visit us, we do everything we can to make your time as convenient and stress-free as possible. Your satisfaction and experience are as important to us as delivering the personalized, comprehensive treatment you deserve so you can have confidence in the road ahead.
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What If a Second Opinion Is the Right One?
When you’re fighting cancer, you want confidence in your treatment options and to know they’re delivered by a team of experts. A second opinion may uncover a more advanced treatment option not previously considered through advanced genomic testing, or help to confirm your current diagnosis and plan. Most doctors understand patients may seek another opinion and will want you to feel assured with their treatment.
Getting a second opinion from City of Hope Atlanta helps you feel confident you’re receiving the cancer care you deserve, when you need it.
One-Day Second Opinion at City of Hope Atlanta
Fitting another appointment into your busy schedule can be challenging. That’s why our Atlanta team strives to provide one-day second opinions in certain circumstances. This option is based on your schedule, medical needs and our team’s ability to provide a thorough evaluation more quickly. During the evaluation, a team of cancer experts work with you to review your medical history, test results and treatment status.
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- No out-of-pocket transportation costs for the patient and a caregiver*
- Complimentary or greatly reduced lodging rates*
- No hidden costs
- No added financial stress
* If you’re a beneficiary of a government health insurance program, such as Medicare, City of Hope is not permitted to provide travel, lodging or transportation benefits.
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