Second Opinion | Expert Review
Get Clarity Before You Begin Cancer Treatment
Every cancer case is different. Before you commit to surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation — get a clear, personalised assessment from a senior surgical oncologist with over 20 years of dedicated oncology experience.
Not Sure About Your Treatment Plan? You Are Not Alone.
Many patients come to us having already received a recommendation — sometimes urgent — for immediate surgery or chemotherapy. They arrive with questions that haven’t been answered, or with two conflicting opinions and no way to evaluate either.
In oncology, the sequence, timing, and choice of treatment can be as important as the treatment itself.
Confirm diagnosis
Verify your diagnosis and staging accuracy with an independent expert assessment.
Understand all options
Know every available treatment pathway — not just the first recommendation you received.
Evaluate appropriateness
Assess whether the recommended approach is the right fit for your specific case.
Organ-preserving alternatives
Identify if less invasive or organ-preserving approaches are medically possible.
Independent perspective
Get an unbiased, evidence-based view to set alongside existing recommendations.
Decide with confidence
Make a fully informed decision alongside your treating team — with no pressure.
Consider a Second Opinion If
Your Case Will Be Reviewed By
Dr. Srinivas Prasad Perla
Senior Surgical Oncologist | M.S, M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Founder, Horizon Cancer Care, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Dr. Srinivas Prasad Perla has over 20 years of dedicated surgical oncology experience, with hundreds of major cancer surgeries to his credit — including complex multi-organ, organ-preserving, and minimally invasive oncology procedures. Over 3,000 cancer survivors remain under his structured long-term follow-up care.
Over his career, he has held senior positions at MNJ Institute of Oncology, American Oncology Institute, and Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad — giving him deep exposure to complex and high-volume cancer care across breast, gastrointestinal, head and neck, gynecological, urological, thoracic, and rare cancers.
He completed his M.Ch in Surgical Oncology from the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar — one of India’s foremost cancer institutions — with additional training at CMC Vellore and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, and was awarded Gold Medal for best performance in his surgical oncology specialisation.
When you submit your reports to Horizon Cancer Care, your case is reviewed by Dr. Srinivas Prasad personally. You receive an honest, evidence-based assessment from a specialist who has spent two decades making exactly these kinds of decisions.
When you come to Horizon Cancer Care for a second opinion, your reports are reviewed by Dr. Srinivas Prasad personally.
Our Approach to Second Opinion Review
At Horizon Cancer Care, we do not rush treatment decisions. Each case submitted for second opinion review is evaluated with the same rigor applied to all our patients.
Second Opinion Available For
Breast Cancer
Complete treatment pathway based on stage.Breast preserving cancer surgery.Oncoplastic techniques.Best individualised treatment based on molecular and genetic profiling
Head & Neck Cancers
Surgery with Minimal complication rate. Pre op chemotherapy and immunotherapy or radiation options discussed. Reconstruction and cosmetic procedures.
Colorectal Cancer
Integrated presurgical Chemo/ Immunotherapy and Radiation as required for locally advanced cancer. Best cancer clearance surgery for colon. 4K Minimal access surgery option available
Gynecologic Cancers
Treatment Personalised to stage and individual. Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Latest immuno chemotherapy protocols according to international guidelines.
Lung Cancer
Optimising treatment based on molecular and genetic profiling. Access to oral targeted treatments and immunotherapy.
Thyroid and Endocrine Cancers
Nerve sparing thyroid surgery. Cosmetic incisions. Advanced thyroid cancer surgery. Radio iodine treatments.
Note for patients from outside Hyderabad: We offer video consultations for patients from other cities and for international patients. Report submission and case review can be completed remotely.
Simple. Structured. Doctor-Led.
Four clear steps from submission to your decision.
Submit Your Reports
Upload your biopsy, scan, and pathology reports through our secure form or send via WhatsApp.
Case Review
Dr. Srinivas Prasad personally reviews your reports and clinical history — not delegated to a junior.
Consultation
Meet Dr. Srinivas Prasad in person at our Banjara Hills centre, or via video consultation, to discuss findings and options in detail.
Your Decision, Informed
You receive a clear, honest, evidence-based assessment. The final decision remains entirely yours.
Patients Who Sought Clarity Before Deciding
I was advised immediate surgery at another centre. After submitting my reports here, Dr. Srinivas Prasad reviewed everything and explained the full picture — including why the sequencing of treatment mattered in my case. That conversation changed how I approached my treatment.
Patient — Colorectal Cancer, Hyderabad
I was told my kidney would need to be completely removed. Doctor explained that partial removal was possible and medically appropriate for my case. Preserving my kidney made a significant difference to my quality of life.
My father had a complex head and neck cancer. Dr. Srinivas Prasad explained the surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation plan clearly. His approach gave our family confidence at a very difficult time.
I was anxious about undergoing major surgery for esophageal cancer. The doctor discussed the risks and recovery timeline honestly. That transparency gave us the confidence to proceed. He then underwent VATS guided procedure and recovered well.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Clear and simple answers to help you understand our services, treatments, and care approach.
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No. Upload reports for a quick reply. If your case is urgent, please mention this when submitting your reports. Best opinion is often feasible after complete physical examination of the patient along with report review.
Submit Your Reports for Review
Our team will review your submission and reach out to schedule your consultation with Dr. Srinivas Prasad. Prefer WhatsApp? Send your reports directly to +91 95736 05000 — our team responds within 24 hours.
Before You Start Treatment, Get Clarity.
Cancer decisions cannot be undone. A second opinion costs you only time — and can protect you from an unnecessary procedure, an incomplete staging, or a treatment sequence that may not suit your specific case.