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What questions might I ask my doctor?

You might like to ask your doctor:

  • How advanced is my cancer?

     
  • Are there any signs that it has spread to other parts of my body?

     
  • What are my treatment options, and what are the risks and benefits of each?

     
  • What is the chance of a cure?

     
  • Which treatment do you recommend, and why?

     
  • If I don't have treatment, what will happen?

     
  • Are there any clinical trials that I might be able to enter? What are they?

     
  • Where will I go for treatment?

     
  • How long will I have to wait for my treatment to start?

     
  • Will I have to stay in hospital? For how long?

     
  • When will you be able to tell me how successful my treatment has been?

     
  • How long will it take me to feel better after treatment?

     
  • Will treatment affect my sex life? What can be done to prevent or treat any problems?

     
  • What can I do to help myself, during and after treatment?

     
  • What follow-up checks will I need?

     
  • What are the chances of the cancer coming back?

     
  • Who can I talk with if I have any questions or need help? Is there a clinical nurse specialist available?

 

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