An assessment with a specialist to help you understand your diagnosis and treatment options.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer or offered surgery, you may want to discuss your case with another specialist before making a decision.
At IVOQA, you can request information about a second opinion on your condition and treatment options within our areas of expertise.
Contact our team to learn how to arrange an assessment within our areas of expertise.
The team will let you know what documents you need to prepare
A second opinion is an assessment by another specialist based on your medical history, the available reports and any tests that may be needed.
It can help answer questions about your diagnosis or proposed treatment. The conclusions may agree with the recommendations you have already received or suggest other options for consideration.
You can contact our team if:
Every case requires an individual assessment. Requesting a second opinion does not mean that a different treatment is available or that surgery is appropriate.
IVOQA is the Viamed Institute of Advanced Surgical Oncology. Our team works with professionals from different specialties to address each patient’s needs.
The institute’s areas of practice include peritoneal cancer surgery, liver, biliary and pancreatic surgery, breast surgery and interventional radiology.
When you contact us, please tell us why you are seeking advice so that we can guide you on whether we can assess your case.
Request information using the form or IVOQA’s contact details. At this stage, you can provide your contact details without attaching medical records.
The team will explain the next steps, which documents to prepare and what type of consultation may be suitable for your situation. Before arranging the assessment, you can ask about the cost and the terms of the service.
You do not need to have all your documents ready before contacting us. The team will explain what information is needed and how to provide it.
Depending on your case, it may be useful to have:
You can ask about another assessment during treatment. Discuss the timing with your medical team and continue to follow their instructions while the consultation is being arranged.
Yes. The assessment may agree with the original recommendation. It may also identify matters that need further investigation or alternatives whose suitability will depend on your circumstances.
The team will agree the type of consultation with you based on your case and the available documents. Please ask whether an initial remote assessment is possible.
Yes. You can contact IVOQA to ask how to arrange an assessment from your place of residence.
The team will explain the cost and availability once they know the reason for your enquiry. The time needed to complete the assessment will also depend on your documents and any further tests that may be required.
If you would like to discuss your case with IVOQA, contact our team to find out about the next steps.
