When a second opinion helps
A second opinion is reasonable when the subtype is uncertain, pathology is difficult, treatment options are closely balanced, or transplant or CAR-T is being considered. It can also help when the disease is not responding as expected.
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What to send
Send the pathology report and, where possible, slides or blocks; bone marrow and flow cytometry reports; cytogenetics and molecular results; imaging; treatment summaries; and the current medication list. A written clinical question helps focus the review.
- Pathology and bone marrow reports
- Flow cytometry and molecular results
- Imaging and treatment history
- Current medication list
- Specific question for the second opinion
Access
Dr. Baniya consults at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, Durbar Marg, and also practises at Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) Nepal, Civil Service Hospital, Kathmandu, and Advanced Care Hospital. Second-opinion consultations are arranged through the respective institution.