Thesecondopinion

06/02/2026

Play Golf. Support Patients. Change Lives.

Tee up for a great cause and help provide free expert cancer second opinions to patients and families facing one of life's most difficult challenges.

Spend a memorable day on TPC Harding Park Golf Course while supporting the mission of thesecondopinion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every adult diagnosed with cancer in California has access to an independent expert review of their diagnosis and treatment plan—at no cost to the patient.

Event Highlights

Championship golf experience
Contests and prizes
Raffle and 'Nothing But Golf' auction opportunities
Lunch, and post-golf BBQ

Networking with friends, community leaders, supporters, and healthcare professionals

Every foursome, sponsorship, and donation helps thesecondopinion provide life-changing guidance and peace of mind to individuals navigating cancer treatment decisions.

Register Today!

Gather your friends, colleagues, or clients and join us for a day of golf that truly makes a difference.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or registration information, contact: [email protected]

Thrivers & Survivors Charity Golf Tournament

05/25/2026

May Newsletter follows the success of our May 2025 Breakfast Benefit, which featured the inspiring stories of Dave Dravecky and patient advocate Joan Venticinque — thesecondopinion is pleased to bring you our ongoing special quarterly feature article.

Each quarter, we spotlight a patient advocate who is making a difference in the lives of cancer survivors and contributing to advances in cancer research and funding. These stories celebrate resilience, advocacy, and the power of community in the face of cancer.

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05/14/2026

After decades of compassionate service in medicine — and 12 years of dedicated leadership at thesecondopinion — Dr. Howard Kleckner is stepping down as Medical Director. His career has been guided by a simple belief: patients facing a cancer diagnosis deserve clarity, confidence, and compassion.

As we begin the search for our next Medical Director, we are seeking a compassionate physician leader passionate about patient advocacy and mission-driven care.

Please reach out if you or someone you know may be interested in this meaningful opportunity.

05/01/2026

04/26/2026

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Email from thesecondopinion Honoring a Legacy - Cultivating the Future   Testicular Cancer - By Timothy Tsang, M.D. Timothy Tsang, MD, is a TSO physician volunteer, with over 35 years of clinical expe

04/23/2026

After decades of compassionate service in medicine — and 12 years of dedicated leadership at thesecondopinion — Dr. Howard Kleckner is stepping down as Medical Director. Dr. Kleckner’s career has been defined by one simple but powerful belief: patients deserve clarity, confidence, and compassion when facing a cancer diagnosis.

While Dr. Kleckner is stepping down from his medical leadership, he will continue to support thesecondopinion in various capacities while we seek a new Medical Director. The standards he set — excellence, empathy, and service — will continue to guide our work for years to come.

Please join us in expressing deep gratitude to Dr. Kleckner for his extraordinary commitment to patients and to our mission.

04/07/2026

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: UCSF Mission Bay WIlliam J. Rutter Center
1675 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA, 94158

Join Susan G. Komen in San Francisco for an in-person education event designed for anyone impacted by breast cancer - whether you are newly diagnosed, living with metastatic disease, a long-term survivor or a caregiver who wants to learn more.

At this event you will learn from trusted experts, connect with others who understand and access valuable resources to help you take charge of your care and well-being. Click below to register:
https://secure.info-komen.org/site/Calendar?id=27629&view=Detail

01/22/2026

January newsletter covers cervical cancer awareness month and the opportunity to review progress made in its prevention and treatment during the past several decades,

Read about how thesecondopinion has transformed 'Hope into Action.' Email link https://conta.cc/4bBU2AO

12/26/2025

December newsletter includes an article "Refuge in the Storm" by Charles H. Weaver, M.D. that explores how individuals find strength, peace, and resilience while navigating an unchosen journey with cancer. HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Email from thesecondopinion Navigating an Unchosen Journey Wishing you a season filled with gentle moments, the warmth of loved ones, and a quiet sense of peace. As we move into the New Year, may ever

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re grateful for our community of supporters, volunteers, and physicians.

Your generosity makes free cancer second opinions possible.

Give today and help us reach more patients in 2025.
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