Second Opinion Guide

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Before treatment begins

The immediate aim is to identify which trial options should be checked with the specialist and research team before treatment begins.

Treatment being considered[Enter treatment being considered]
Main timing issueSome trials may require screening before treatment starts
Main objectiveCheck availability and eligibility with the specialist and research team

Key questions

Ticks save automatically as the discussion progresses.

🔬 Priority order

37 trials, grouped in the same order as the accompanying PDF

First priority:10 trials without standard chemotherapy
Second priority:5 trials with chemotherapy included
Later / conditional:14 trials to keep in reserve or check against tumour features
Lower priority:8 trials retained so potentially useful information is not lost
How to use the list

Start with the first two groups. Then use the later and lower-priority groups if the higher-priority options are not suitable or become relevant later.

Important: The priority order is a research and appointment-preparation tool. It does not establish eligibility, predict benefit or replace the specialist's assessment.

Guiding Principles

  • Ask about everything plausible, don't ask for everything to be done. The specialist and research team filter the options using the full medical picture.
  • Check trial options before treatment begins where possible. Starting treatment can affect eligibility for some studies, so timing is worth discussing promptly.
  • Do not assume a targeted treatment will have fewer side effects. The likely benefits, risks and side-effect profile need to be discussed with the specialist.
  • Keep later options visible. A trial that is not suitable now may become relevant after treatment or if tumour testing identifies a useful feature.
  • Use the live registry tools to re-check the current position. Recruitment, locations and eligibility can change.
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