The Center enables patients and treating physicians from outside KHCC to benefit from the excellent knowledge of KHCC staff by consulting them on already diagnosed cancer cases.

It is the right of any patient to get a second opinion whenever it is felt necessary. Seeking a second opinion does not mean you no longer trust your doctor. Many doctors, especially cancer specialists, understand the need for making informed, confident treatment choices, and encourage patients to get second opinions. Most doctors are accustomed to supplying their patients with names of other health care professionals and are not insulted or defensive when asked for recommendations. Second opinions allow people to feel confident that their doctor’s advice is truly the best option for them.

One of the most common reasons people seek another opinion is to verify that the cancer diagnosis is correct. Individuals also look for other opinions to help them choose among their doctor’s suggested treatments, learn about new ones, or investigate clinical trials. Since some cancer therapies can have long-lasting side effects (including infertility or changes in physical appearance), the benefits of a specific treatment must always be weighed against the risks. Gathering as much information as possible about the disease can help patients make decisions about what treatments will be most effective and compatible with their lifestyles.

Clinically, patients can be seen in any of the various specialty clinics where their cases are studied by the consulted physicians who will give their expert opinions on the diagnosis and plan of treatment. This is better coordinated through the patients’ affairs office. Alternatively, your physician may contact an oncologist at KHCC directly and arrange for a visit.

The department of pathology and laboratory medicine provides a service of second opinion and consultation on all types of specimens to confirm a diagnosis. The service includes routine histological and cytological studies, in addition to immunophenotyping using immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry, molecular pathology services and other advanced studies.

To receive these services contact the Pathology Department at:
++ 962-6-535-3000 ext. 4054
The Radiology Department also offers a second opinion consultation service. The service offers patients, referred by their treating physicians; a chance at a second opinion on all types of radiological procedures and review of their scans and imaging.

To contact the Radiology Department call:
++962-6-535-3000 ext. 1079
The Nuclear Medicine department also welcomes patients referred for specialized isotope scans and treatment.

To contact the Nuclear Medicine Department call:
++962-6-5353000 ext. 1721