Subspecialty Second Opinion · Rare Cancers

Rare Cancer Second Opinion

Central Pathology Re-Review, RNA Fusion Panels & Nationwide Clinical Trial Matching

A rare cancer is defined as fewer than 6 cases per 100,000 individuals annually (e.g. soft tissue sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, neuroendocrine neoplasms, adrenocortical carcinoma, salivary gland tumors). In rare malignancies, initial diagnostic discordance rates exceed 35% at general hospitals. A dedicated rare cancer second opinion provides subspecialty histopathologic re-examination, comprehensive RNA fusion sequencing, and compassionate-use trial access.

Fast Turnaround

12h to 72h max

Pathology Audit

Subspecialty IHC / WSI

Molecular Check

NGS & Biomarkers

Flat Fee

$450 – $850

MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Anand Sharma, MD, DM

Rare Tumor & Molecular Oncology Panel Chair · DM (Medical Oncology), International Sarcoma & Rare Neoplasm Advisory Group

Updated: September 2026

NCCN Soft Tissue Sarcoma & Neuroendocrine Guidelines v2.2026

Molecular Diagnostics

Essential Biomarkers & Genetic Alterations Evaluated

Precision oncology requires rigorous verification of somatic mutations, protein expression, and genomic signatures before finalizing a treatment protocol.

RNA Sequencing & Gene Fusion Panels

Detects pathognomonic fusions (NTRK1/2/3, EWSR1, SS18-SSX, RET, FGFR2/3) that define exact sarcoma and carcinoma subtypes.

Ki-67 Proliferation Index & Mitotic Rate

Essential for grading neuroendocrine tumors (NETs Grade 1/2 vs Neuroendocrine Carcinoma G3) which dictates completely different treatments.

KIT & PDGFRA Mutation Mapping

Identifies primary and secondary resistance mutations in GIST to optimize imatinib, sunitinib, regorafenib, or ripretinib dosing.

Somatostatin Receptor (SSTR) Imaging Avidity

Confirms suitability for Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT / Lutathera) in metastatic well-differentiated NETs.

Comprehensive MSI, TMB & dMMR Status

Allows tumor-agnostic immunotherapy access (Pembrolizumab, Dostarlimab) regardless of the anatomical site of origin.

Clinical Strategy

Critical Treatment Decisions Addressed in Your Review

Our multidisciplinary panel examines your case from medical oncology, surgical, and radiation oncology angles to address these pivotal questions:

1

Central Histopathology Re-Classification

Correcting misdiagnosed benign vs malignant lesions or misidentified sarcoma histologic subtypes (over 70 distinct entities).

2

Limb-Sparing Surgery vs Amputation

Multidisciplinary review of pre-operative radiation and hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion to preserve extremity function.

3

PRRT vs Targeted Therapy for NETs

Sequencing Lutetium-177 Dotatate, Everolimus, Sunitinib, and hepatic embolization for advanced neuroendocrine disease.

4

NCI Rare Tumor Clinical Trial Access

Screening patients for NCI-MATCH, TAPUR, and early-phase basket trials with novel molecular compounds.

Records Required for Rare Cancers Second Opinion

Upload your files online. Our team coordinates directly with your hospital if records are incomplete.

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Pathology & Biopsy Reports

Complete histopathology, tumor margin documentation, and formal IHC score sheets.

Raw DICOM Scans

CT, MRI, PET-CT discs or digital cloud download links (not just radiologist text summaries).

Genomic & NGS Panels

FoundationOne, Guardant, Tempus, or specialized assay reports (e.g. Oncotype, Decipher).

Frequently Asked Questions: Rare Cancers

Clear clinical answers regarding diagnostic accuracy, surgical options, and biomarker interpretation.

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Get an Independent Second Opinion on Your Rare Cancers Diagnosis

Upload your biopsy pathology slides, NGS reports, and DICOM scans. Receive a comprehensive multidisciplinary written report and staging audit within 12 to 72 hours.