biostudies-literatureLoehberg CRDeutsche KrebshilfeWolfgang-Lutz-Foundation1299-1306https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7181428biostudies-literatureUnknown301(5)PURPOSE:Second opinions in oncology are becoming increasingly important in an era of more complex treatments and a growing demand for information by patients. Therefore, we analyzed their effects and influencing factors like patients' motives, subjective extent of information and satisfaction with communications. METHODS:This prospective study evaluated second opinions for patients with breast cancer or gynecological malignancy. The patients received a questionnaire before and two months after, which inquired expectations, reasons, and satisfaction with the second opinion and the attending physicians. RESULTS:A total of 164 patients were included and the majority had breast cancer (75.0%). Receiving the second opinion made 89.7% feel better informed, their need for information decreased (fArchives of gynecology and obstetricsAnalysis of motives and patient satisfaction in oncological second opinions provided by a certified university breast and gynecological cancer center.PMC7181428110533Krebs JJud SEmons JMeyer JLux MPFasching PAEgloffstein SHack CCLoehberg CRWunderle MWasner SBeckmann MWErim YHaberle LHein AGass PfalseAnalysis of motives and patient satisfaction in oncological second opinions provided by a certified university breast and gynecological cancer center.PURPOSE:Second opinions in oncology are becoming increasingly important in an era of more complex treatments and a growing demand for information by patients. Therefore, we analyzed their effects and influencing factors like patients' motives, subjective extent of information and satisfaction with communications. METHODS:This prospective study evaluated second opinions for patients with breast cancer or gynecological malignancy. The patients received a questionnaire before and two months after, which inquired expectations, reasons, and satisfaction with the second opinion and the attending physicians. RESULTS:A total of 164 patients were included and the majority had breast cancer (75.0%). Receiving the second opinion made 89.7% feel better informed, their need for information decreased (f2020-01-01T00:00:00Z2020 May2025-04-04T10:25:12.758Z2020-05-22T18:42:47ZS-EPMC71814283227463910.1007/s00404-020-05525-2