Precision Second Opinion with Dr. Socorro Ríos
When the decisions feel too important to leave questions unanswered
Cancer treatment decisions can be overwhelming. The Precision Second Opinion was designed for clients seeking a more comprehensive review process to feel better prepared before making important decisions.
Your Precision Second Opinion brings together CTOAM's research and case preparation with an independent oncology review and discussion with Dr. Socorro Ríos, a medical oncologist practising in Mexico. Her focus on precision oncology—using tumour biology, molecular findings, and relevant evidence to inform cancer care—offers an additional perspective on the questions you want to explore with your treating healthcare team.
Dr. Ríos is licensed to practise medicine in Mexico. She is not licensed to practise medicine in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. The PSO does not replace your treating physician or provide prescriptions or ongoing medical management in Canada.
Many clients and families find themselves wondering:
- Have we explored all reasonable options?
- Is there additional testing that should be considered?
- Are there clinical trials that may be relevant?
- What questions should we be asking before our next decision?
Unlike a standard consultation, this program combines extensive case preparation by CTOAM's research and navigation team with a private virtual consultation delivered by Dr. Ríos, a medical oncologist licensed in Mexico.
Investment: $1,997 CAD
Apply for a Precision Second Opinion
Tell us where to reach you and our Client Care & Research Coordinator will follow up to begin your case preparation.
What makes this different?
Most consultations begin when the appointment starts. Ours begins days before.
Before your consultation with Dr. Ríos takes place, CTOAM's navigation team spends several days gathering, organizing, and preparing your information so the consulting physician can review a comprehensive package of records and background materials. This preparation typically requires four or more days — often about one week from intake to consultation.
The goal
To help ensure important information, testing topics, and questions are organized and ready for discussion before your consultation with Dr. Ríos occurs.
Meet Dr. Socorro Ríos
Medical Oncologist | Precision Oncology | Guadalajara, Mexico
Dr. Socorro Ríos is a medical oncologist and co-founder of HCO — Human Care Hemato Oncology in Guadalajara, Mexico. She trained in medical oncology at Hospital General de México “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga” and is certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Oncología, the Mexican Board of Oncology.
Her clinical interests include molecular profiling, biomarker-informed treatment selection, clinical research, and second opinions. Her experience includes the care of solid tumours, with particular interests in genitourinary cancers, such as cancers of the urinary system and male reproductive organs, and gastrointestinal cancers, which affect the digestive system.
Her approach considers both the biology of the cancer and the needs of the person living with it. During your PSO discussion, she can help you explore the evidence, understand questions raised by your records and testing reports, and identify considerations to bring to your treating healthcare team.
Why CTOAM collaborates with Dr. Ríos
CTOAM's team organizes your records and prepares supporting scientific materials before you meet. Dr. Ríos brings clinical oncology experience to the review and discussion. These complementary roles help you arrive with a clearer account of your case and leave with questions and considerations for your next conversation with your treating physician.
About HCO — Human Care Hemato Oncology
HCO is a multidisciplinary oncology and haematology centre in Guadalajara, Mexico, co-founded by Dr. Ríos and colleagues in haematology and surgical oncology. The centre provides specialist consultations and outpatient infusion services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies under medical supervision.
HCO's clinical setting provides context for Dr. Ríos's work in cancer care. Treatment at HCO is separate from the CTOAM Precision Second Opinion and is not included in the PSO fee.
What's included
Meet the preparation team
Alex Rolland and Maryem Khan coordinate CTOAM's comprehensive research and case-preparation process, organizing the information and scientific background materials that support Dr. Ríos's consultation.
Alex Rolland
Founder & Director of Precision Cancer Medicine Research
15+ years researching cancer testing technologies, molecular profiling, emerging therapies, and clinical trial opportunities. Alex helps oversee the scientific preparation of each case and identifies information, testing considerations, and background materials for Dr. Ríos's review.
Maryem Khan
Client Care & Research Coordinator
Maryem coordinates clinical information, organizes records and testing reports, and works closely with clients and families to ensure relevant information is collected, organized, and communicated throughout the preparation process. Alex and Maryem provide case preparation, research support, education, and navigation. Dr. Ríos provides the oncology review and discussion of clinical perspectives, relevant evidence, and considerations to discuss with your treating physician.
How the process works
Complete the intake form
Tell us about your diagnosis, treatment history, and goals for the consultation.
Records and reports are gathered
Our team helps collect and organize relevant medical records, pathology reports, imaging reports, and molecular testing information.
Comprehensive case preparation begins
Alex and Maryem work together to prepare a detailed case package for Dr. Ríos to review. This typically requires four or more days.
Independent oncology review by Dr. Ríos
Dr. Ríos reviews the prepared materials, including your relevant medical history, pathology, imaging, molecular testing reports, and supporting research. She may discuss questions arising from the records with CTOAM's preparation team before you meet.
Your virtual discussion with Dr. Ríos
Meet with Dr. Ríos to discuss your case, relevant evidence, molecular testing questions, and considerations to explore with your treating physician. You can bring your questions and invite a family member, caregiver, or advocate.
Receive your recording and written summary
You receive a recording and a written summary of the discussion, including Dr. Ríos's clinical perspectives, relevant evidence, and considerations to discuss with your treating physician. You may share these materials with your healthcare team.
Is the Precision Second Opinion right for you?
This program is often a good fit if:
- You are facing a major treatment decision
- Your cancer has progressed or returned
- You are considering additional testing
- You are exploring clinical trials
- You would like input from Dr. Ríos, a medical oncologist licensed in Mexico, on available options
- You want a comprehensive review before moving forward
- You want added confidence before an important decision
The Fast Track Consultation may be better if:
- You need guidance quickly
- You want to speak with Alex and Maryem within a day or two
- You have a limited number of questions
- You are early in your information-gathering process
- You are not currently seeking a consultation with a medical oncologist
Which consultation is right for you?
Fast Track Consultation
$350 USD / $497 CAD
- • 45-minute virtual consultation with Alex Rolland & Maryem Khan
- • Often available same day or within 24–48 hours
- • Focused discussion of testing, treatment options, clinical trials & next steps
- • Best for rapid access to information and insight
Precision Second Opinion
$1,997 CAD
- • Independent oncology review and discussion with Dr. Ríos (typically 60 minutes)
- • ~1 week for case preparation and review by Dr. Ríos
- • Full review of history, pathology, imaging, molecular testing & options
- • Best for significant treatment decisions or complex situations
Frequently asked questions
What is the Precision Second Opinion?
Who conducts the consultation?
What role do Alex and Maryem play?
Will Dr. Ríos review my molecular testing?
Can family members attend?
Will I receive a recording?
Will I receive a written summary?
Can Dr. Ríos prescribe treatment through this program?
Do I need to travel to Mexico or receive treatment at HCO?
How quickly can the consultation be scheduled?
When the stakes are high, preparation matters
The Precision Second Opinion was created for clients and families who want more than a brief conversation — a comprehensive review process, an independent oncology review and discussion with Dr. Ríos, and the confidence that comes from having important questions organized and ready before making major decisions.
Investment: $1,997 CAD
About Our International Physician Collaboration
CTOAM provides research, case preparation, education, and navigation. The PSO includes an independent oncology review and discussion with Dr. Socorro Ríos, a medical oncologist licensed in Mexico and not licensed to practise medicine in Canada. Her clinical perspectives and the considerations discussed are for review with your treating healthcare team. The PSO does not replace your treating physician and does not include prescriptions or ongoing medical management in Canada. CTOAM does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
Questions first? Call 778-999-5463 (toll-free 1-833-493-5463)