Initial Cancer Diagnosis Review & Care Evaluation
Expert Guidance After a Cancer Diagnosis
This is where we start.
After a cancer diagnosis, many patients are overwhelmed by complex medical information, conflicting opinions, and urgent treatment decisions.
I work directly with patients and families to review diagnoses, evaluate treatment options, and help ensure they are receiving the best possible care. As a cancer survivor and patient advocate with over 25 years of experience building a network of oncologists and cancer specialists, I help patients navigate this critical stage with clarity and confidence.
Reviewing Your Initial Cancer Diagnosis
Initially, we will review all of the information, tests, and scans you have to date and together determine if you need a second opinion, and if so, what type and from which medical center(s).
- Review of preliminary diagnosis/prognosis
- Review and discuss all results and diagnoses to date to determine if your initial diagnosis is, in fact, the correct diagnosis
- Do you need a second opinion(s)?
- Multiple opinions may be necessary to determine your type and stage of cancer
- Do you need additional tests or scans to get a confirmed diagnosis?
- Additional testing may be necessary to determine the best course of treatment
Evaluating Your Oncologist, Hospital, and Treatment Options
Upon confirmation of your diagnosis, we will evaluate your current cancer care provider, hospital/medical center, and the treatment and trial options available to you.
- Evaluation of your current cancer provider/care team
- Does your oncologist specialize in your specific type of cancer?
- If so, how many cases have they treated?
- Evaluation of your current hospital/medical center
- Does your hospital/medical center specialize in your type of cancer?
- Treatment and trial options at your current hospital/medical center
- Does your hospital/medical center offer the most cutting-edge treatment available or conduct clinical trials on your type of cancer?
While this process may feel overwhelming, it is how we assure you get the correct cancer diagnosis and best cancer care available to you. We have guided children, adolescents, and adults through this process by using our extensive network of top oncologists and cancer centers to find the best fit for each patient. Our job is to partner and fight for you until you are able to do it for yourself.
Why a Second Opinion After a Cancer Diagnosis Matters
Many cancer patients assume their first diagnosis or treatment plan is final. However, second opinions are extremely common in oncology and can sometimes change both diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
During this evaluation, we determine whether additional tests, scans, or specialist opinions are necessary. Clare leverages her network of leading oncologists and cancer centers to ensure each patient receives the most accurate diagnosis and the best treatment options available.
Client Testimonial
She helped me to take a breath and understand that the situation was very serious, but there were things I could do to help improve my father’s odds. She guided me through how to communicate with my father’s doctors, what questions to ask, how to determine that he was in the optimal position to survive, and, ultimately, helped me transfer my father to a different hospital with a better track record of treating my father’s specific type of cancer.
-TR, San Francisco, CA, Age 34
Schedule a call with Clare
FREE 30-Minute Consultation
During this consultation, Clare will review your diagnosis, medical records, scans, and treatment recommendations. Together you will determine whether additional tests, second opinions, or different treatment options should be considered.