Documents for a Second Opinion

What to bring for a meaningful review

A second opinion or tumor-board review is harder with incomplete records. This checklist covers most oncologic surgery requests. If something is missing, you can still start — gaps are completed together.

Do not delay for a “perfect packet.” Bring what you have; critical gaps are guided.

Pathology
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The pathology report is the core document. Slides or blocks may be requested for a second pathology review or extra molecular testing.
- Pathology report
- Slides / blocks (if requested)
Imaging
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Bring discs or digital files when possible — not only written reports. Staging and operative planning rely on the images themselves.
- CT, MRI, PET-CT images
- Imaging reports
- Pelvic MRI for rectal cancer (when available)
Endoscopy and operative notes
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Colonoscopy/endoscopy reports, prior operative notes, and stoma details shape treatment choices.
Labs and treatment summary
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Blood tests, tumor markers, chemotherapy/radiotherapy summaries, and your medication list speed the board discussion.
How to send them
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NoteRecords support assessment and a planned visit — they are not a route to online diagnosis.
Start via clinic phone, WhatsApp, or the tumor-board request form. For out-of-town or international requests, secure file transfer is planned together.

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This page is for education. It is not medical advice and does not replace a visit with your physician. Medical editor: Assoc. Prof. Cengiz Dibekoğlu, MD · Last medically reviewed: August 2026.