How to Get a Second Opinion on a Cancer Diagnosis from MSMC Oncologists

Dear Hemant Mittal ji,

If you have been diagnosed with cancer or advised surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), you can seek a second opinion from the experienced oncologists at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre (MSMC). A second opinion can help confirm your diagnosis, review your treatment plan, and explore all available treatment options before making an important medical decision.

Why Consider a Second Opinion?

A second opinion be helpful if you want to :

• Confirm your cancer diagnosis and stage.

• Review biopsy, pathology, PET-CT, MRI, CT scan, or other diagnostic reports.

• Understand whether surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) is the most suitable treatment.

• Explore advanced treatment options such as robotic cancer surgery, CAR T-cell Therapy, or Stem Cell Transplantation, wherever clinically appropriate.

• Gain confidence before starting a major cancer treatment.

Comprehensive Cancer Care at MSMC

Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre is home to the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center (MSCC), one of Asia's leading comprehensive cancer centres. The hospital offers multidisciplinary cancer care through specialists in :

• Medical Oncology

• Surgical Oncology

• Radiation Oncology

• Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

• Paediatric Haemato-Oncology

• Organ-specific cancer services supported by advanced diagnostics and treatment technologies.

The multidisciplinary team reviews each patient's condition to recommend a personalised treatment plan based on the diagnosis and overall health status.

How to Get a Second Opinion Through HexaHealth

As Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre is a HexaHealth partner hospital, we can help you arrange a second opinion with the appropriate cancer specialist.

To make your consultation more effective, keep the following documents ready:

• Previous consultation records.

• Biopsy or pathology reports.

• Blood test reports.

• PET-CT, CT scan, MRI, or other imaging reports.

• Current treatment details or prescriptions.

Visit the HexaHealth website, select Bangalore, and search for Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre to book an appointment. You can also connect with us through WhatsApp, call our 24×7 helpline at 9873709239, or email hello@hexahealth.com.

Our care team will help you schedule your consultation with the appropriate oncology specialist, coordinate your medical records, and guide you through the next steps based on the specialist's recommendations.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth