A second opinion,
before you decide
A second opinion is a common step in cancer care. It is most useful before surgery, while the options are still open. Dr Monnier gives an opinion on your overall treatment plan. In particular, she advises on her own field, breast surgery. For example: keeping the breast or not, oncoplastic techniques, immediate or delayed reconstruction, medical treatment before surgery. The opinion often confirms the proposed strategy, and lets you commit to it with greater peace of mind.
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When to consider it
Ideally before surgery, while the treatment plan is being decided. When several strategies are put to you and the choice is yours. When doubt remains about the extent of the operation, the indication for chemotherapy beforehand, or the reconstruction options.
What to bring
Mammography, ultrasound and MRI reports, together with the imaging CD. The biopsy result. Your doctor’s referral letter, if there is one — and the operative report, where applicable. The more complete the file, the more useful the opinion.
How it works
A dedicated consultation, with a full review of your file and a clinical examination. Dr Monnier explains her understanding of your situation and the options she sees. What happens next is up to you: nothing is passed on to your team without your agreement.
For practical questions — appointment times, cover by your insurance — our medical secretaries will be glad to help.
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