Second opinion, online
A second opinion on your cancer treatment plan
I'll review your records and tell you whether the proposed plan is well founded, what the alternatives are, and what to discuss with your oncologist.
- Zoom, 60 minutes
- 130 € / $145
- Written summary
- 5.0Patient ratingAverage of 15 reviews on ProDoctorov ↗
- 9 yearsIn practiceIn-person appointments at Lyadov Clinic
- 2018Oncology residencyMedical degree from Sechenov University, 2016
- RUSSCO · ESMOMemberRussian and European oncology societies
Cancers I work with
I see patients with most types of solid tumors — helping them make sense of their diagnosis, choose a treatment approach and get a second opinion.
My areas
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Stomach and esophageal cancer
- Bowel cancercolon and rectal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver and bile duct cancer
- Gynecologic cancersovarian, cervical and uterine cancer
- Urologic cancerskidney, bladder and prostate cancer
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
- Head and neck cancers
- Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
I don't treat
- Primary brain tumors
- Blood cancersleukemia, lymphoma and others
Don't see your diagnosis?
Just ask — I'll tell you whether I can help with your type of cancer.
Case studies
Real patient stories, shared with their consent. Individual results vary.
Before
AfterStage IV melanoma: a response to treatment after the disease had progressed
- Patient
- Woman, 61
- Diagnosis
- Skin melanoma, spread to the lungs, stage IV
Read the full casePartial response to immunotherapy
Before
AfterStage IV lung cancer: the tumor shrank by over 70% after a change in treatment
- Patient
- Man, 69
- Diagnosis
- Lung cancer, spread to the ribs, stage IV
Read the full caseTumor shrank by over 70%, pain gone
Before
AfterStage IV nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal cancer: major tumor shrinkage after treatment
- Patient
- Man, 50
- Diagnosis
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx and oropharynx, stage IV
Read the full caseTumor much smaller, back at work
When a second opinion is especially worth it
You've been offered chemo and have doubts
You want to understand why this regimen, how many cycles and what to expect.
Different doctors have told you different things
We'll look at what each recommendation is based on and where the real choice lies.
You've been told there are no options left
We'll check whether every line of therapy and every relevant clinical trial has been considered.
A rare tumor or a complex case
When standard guidelines have little to say, another specialist's view matters even more.
What a second opinion gives you
A written summary. After the call you get the conclusions and recommendations in writing — easy to share with your oncologist and to come back to later.
- An assessment of how well the proposed plan matches clinical guidelines for your situation
- Alternatives, if there are any — and how they differ
- Anything that may have been missed, such as molecular markers or further tests
- A list of questions for your oncologist, so the decision is made together
If treatment has stopped working
Progression doesn't always mean you're out of options
If your scans show the cancer is growing, or you've been offered palliative care only, it's important to know what may still be on the table: the next line of therapy, targeted drugs based on molecular testing, or a clinical trial.
To be honest, sometimes a second opinion simply confirms what your first doctor said. That's an answer too — it lets you stop second-guessing and put your energy elsewhere.
Limits of an online consultation
What an online consultation can't replace
An online consultation is an information and advisory service, not medical care. I don't diagnose or prescribe remotely — you take my recommendations to your treating oncologist.
- DiagnosisNot made or changed remotely
- MedicationsNo prescribing, stopping or switching
- ExaminationNot possible online — that's for your treating doctor
- EmergenciesNot covered. If things get worse, call your local emergency number
Consultation fee
One consultation
130 € / $145
- 60 minutes on Zoom
- Review of your records before the call
- Written summary with recommendations
- In English, Russian or Azerbaijani
How to pay
Any international card (Visa, Mastercard and others) via the secure Tribute payment service.
What my patients say
Reviews of my in-clinic appointments. Many were written by patients' relatives. The originals are in Russian.
See how I explain things
On Instagram I talk about cancer treatment in plain language. Scroll through a few posts and you'll know whether my way of explaining suits you — before you book.
@taraoncoexpert63.1K followers362 posts
How it works
Five steps from your first message to written recommendations.
Step 1
Get in touch
Fill in the form or message me on Telegram. It can be the patient or a family member.
Step 2
Your question and records
I confirm what you need help with and send you a list of documents. You share them once we're in touch — not through the website form.
Step 3
Payment
130 € / $145, paid by international card via Tribute. I send the payment link once your question is confirmed.
Step 4
Your Zoom consultation
60 minutes. I review your records beforehand. A family member is welcome to join.
Step 5
Written summary
Conclusions and recommendations in writing, to go over with your treating oncologist.
Documents to have ready
You send me your records before the call, so I can review them in advance and the hour goes on your questions — not on reading paperwork. If something's missing, don't let that stop you from booking.
- Your latest oncology letter or discharge summary
- Pathology report and IHC results
- Molecular or genetic test results, if you have them
- CT, MRI and PET-CT reports
- Recent blood tests
- Everything you take, including vitamins and supplements
- Your questions, written down
Frequently asked questions
Get a second opinion online
Leave your contact details and tell me what you need help with. I'll get back to you with a list of documents and payment details.
I hold every consultation myself.
Zoom, 60 minutes, 130 € / $145.
Prefer Telegram? Message my assistant:
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