MSK International Center
Remote Services
When you’re diagnosed with cancer, seeking a second opinion from a leading cancer center is an important step. It
can help ensure that you have the most accurate diagnosis and the best care plan. If getting to Memorial Sloan
Kettering in person is difficult, an MSK Remote Second Opinion or Stand-Alone Remote Consultation is available
from the convenience of your home.

MSK Remote Second Opinion
To offer the most comprehensive opinion possible, MSK Remote Second Opinion brings together a team of experts.
This includes specialists from pathology, radiology, and oncology. Every MSK Remote Second Opinion includes:••••Access to coordinators from the MSK International Center. We will help you gather your medicalrecords, radiology studies, and pathology materials. We will also answer any questions you might havethroughout the process.
A pathology review. An MSK pathologist will review the materials provided.
A radiology review. An MSK radiologist will review the two most recent scans from the same type ofimaging process (i.e. MRI, PET/CT).
A full written opinion and recommended care plan. An MSK oncologist who specializes in your disease
will prepare this report.

The cost of an MSK Remote Second Opinion is $2,750 USD.
MSK Remote Second Opinion with Video Consult
For some people, a video consultation may also be an option. For an MSK Remote Second Opinion with Video
Consult, your local doctor needs to be part of the conversation about your care recommendations. We will find a timethat works for everyone who needs to participate. After the video consultation, you will get a report with your carerecommendations.
The cost of an MSK Remote Second Opinion with Video Consult is $5,250 USD. Please note this service is subject
to physician availability and may not be available for patients residing within certain regions.
MSK-IMPACT™
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s genomic-sequencing test, called MSK-IMPACT, analyzes tumors for more than 400
genetic mutations known to play a role in cancer. The goal is to match the tumors with targeted therapies. To get tothe heart of what makes these tumors genetically unique, a sample of normal tissue is analyzed for comparison.
To conduct this test, we need you to complete a saliva kit, which we will provide. We also need 20 of your unstained
pathology slides or the paraffin block, your original pathology report, and an English translation of the original
pathology report.
This test is only available in combination with a comprehensive MSK Remote Second Opinion. It takes approximately
four weeks to get the results.
The cost of MSK-IMPACT testing is $3,500 USD, in addition to the fees required for an MSK Remote Second
Opinion or an MSK Remote Second Opinion with Video Consult.

Stand-Alone Remote Consultation
Not everyone needs a comprehensive second opinion. For these people, we offer certain stand-alone consultations.
Our Guest Services team at the International Center can help you determine which services are best for you.
Pathology Consult
Every year our pathologists review thousands of cases from doctors and people with cancer from around the world.
For a pathology consult, we need your pathology slides or paraffin block, the original pathology report, and an English
translation of the original pathology report.

It is important that both versions of the original pathology report include:•your name•your date of birth•the date of the procedure when the specimen was collected•
the specimen number•the sample part type•the name of the hospital or laboratory where the specimen was collected•
a return address for the material
After we have everything, we will call or email you to confirm your information, ask you a few questions about
yourself, and collect the fee.
The cost of a Pathology Consult is $500 USD for a basic pathology review, including a reconfirmation of diagnosis.
If advanced pathology testing is necessary, the cost is $1,000 USD.
Radiology Consult
An MSK radiologist is available to review your imaging. To provide a radiology consult, we need the scan or scansthat you would like to have reviewed on a CD in DICOM-compatible format, a copy of the original radiology report,
and an English translation of the original radiology report.
Both versions of the original radiology report should include:
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your nameyour date of birth
the date of the imaging
the name of the hospital or laboratory where the imaging was donea return address for the material

After we have everything, we will call or email you to confirm your information, ask you a few questions about
yourself, and collect the fee.
The cost of a Radiology Consult is $750 USD for each imaging study.
Oncology Consult
You can receive a written consultation from or video consultation with a doctor at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Our
report will be based on the quantity and quality of the medical materials you submit. A video consultation may not be
available to all patients. Your local doctor needs to be a part of a video conversation about your care. We will find atime that works for everyone who needs to participate. After a video consultation, you will get a report with your carerecommendations.
The cost of a written Oncology Consult is $1,500 USD.
The cost of a video Oncology Consult is $4,000 USD.
This service does not include a review of your pathology or radiology materials. For a comprehensive consult that
includes a review of your pathology and radiology materials, consider an MSK Remote Second Opinion.
Integrative Medicine Consult
An Integrative Medicine Consult can be added to your MSK Remote Second Opinion or Standalone Oncology
Consult. Our integrative medicine services complement mainstream cancer care. Specialized advice and programs
include touch therapy, mind-body therapy, acupuncture, exercise programs to improve strength and promoterelaxation, and nutritional counseling, as well as consultations on herbs, botanicals and supplements.

The cost of an Integrative Medicine Consult is an additional $500 USD.

If you would like Memorial Sloan Kettering to provide you with an MSK
Remote Second Opinion or Stand-Alone Remote Consultation,
call us at 888-675-7722 or complete the online form.