Uterine Cancer FAQs: Getting a Second Opinion

Before starting treatment, a woman may want a second specialist to confirm the diagnosis and review her treatment options. It may take a week or two to arrange for another opinion, but a short delay will not reduce the chance that treatment will be successful. Some insurance companies require a second opinion; many others cover a second opinion if the patient requests it. There are a number of ways to find a doctor who can give a second opinion:

• The woman's doctor may be able to suggest specialists to consult.
• The Cancer Information Service, at 1-800-4-CANCER, can tell callers about treatment facilities, including cancer centers and other programs supported by the National Cancer Institute.
• A woman can get the names of doctors from her local medical society, a nearby hospital, or a medical school.
• The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists lists doctors' names along with their specialty and their background. This resource is in most public libraries.

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