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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Program

Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center

 

Second opinions 

We understand a cancer diagnosis is incredibly difficult to face, and we are always available to offer a consultation or second opinion for your child. To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-PEDI-ONC (1-888-733-4662). Your call will be answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

To help us conduct a precise evaluation, it’s important we receive a full summary of your child's initial diagnosis at hand. This includes any laboratory or pathology reports, any x-ray, radiographic or MRI images, as well as a list of any previous treatments your child may have received. We will work with you and any other treating physicians to obtain the necessary information prior to the visit, including:

 

Patient summary

  • your child’s date of birth
  • your address
  • parent or guardian contact information
  • insurance information

 

Complete clinical summary

  • physician's name and contact information
  • diagnosis, or working diagnosis, and list of presenting symptoms
  • MRI/CT scan films
  • pathology slides and reports
  • operative note, if surgery was performed
  • radiation therapeutic summary, if your child had radiation
  • comprehensive list of previous chemotherapeutic agents, with dates and doses, if your child had chemotherapy

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