Laura , 49, was diagnosed with locally advanced colon cancer . After receiving her diagnosis at another center, she and her partner sought a second opinion to confirm that the proposed treatment was the best course of action. They felt overwhelmed by technical terms, tests, and a series of decisions.
At Nexus Oncology, we reviewed your reports, CT and MRI scans, and the histopathological study. During the second opinion consultation, the team confirmed the treatment plan but added important nuances:
- Additional molecular tests were requested which identified a relevant genetic alteration that determined their risk of relapse; in addition, a minimal residual disease study was performed.
- The adjuvant chemotherapy regimen was adjusted, based on risk, to maximize the chances of cure.
During the following months, Laura used the 24-hour telehealth oncology emergency service twice:
- The first time, she presented with fever and general malaise on a Sunday night. The oncologist assessed her symptoms, reviewed her recent lab results, and decided to refer her to the hospital emergency department with a detailed report, which allowed for the rapid management of febrile neutropenia.
- The second case involved abdominal pain and severe diarrhea. This time, symptomatic treatment was adjusted for home use, and blood tests were arranged for the following day, avoiding an unnecessary overnight trip.
“The second opinion gave me peace of mind. But what I appreciated most was knowing that if something went wrong at three in the morning, I wasn’t alone. There was always someone from Nexus Oncology who knew my story and could tell me what to do.”
Stories like Laura’s reflect what we want to be for each patient: an expert cancer team, but also a close and constant support.
