what questions might I ask my doctor?

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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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