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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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  • I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I may have cancer.
  • I have cancer, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
  • I have cancer, and I'm sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I may have cancer.

  1. Could my symptoms be a sign of cancer?
  2. Should I be tested?
  3. Are there risks to the tests, and how can I reduce my risk?
  4. When will I get the results? What information will the results provide?
  5. Do you have any suggestions of how to stay calm as I wait for the results?
  6. If the tests show I have cancer, what would the next step be?

I have cancer, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.

  1. What stage is my cancer? What does the stage mean for me?
  2. What are my treatment options? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
  3. Should I get a second opinion before I decide which treatment to choose?
  4. How will I know if my cancer treatment is working?
  5. What are my odds of surviving this cancer?

I have cancer, and I'm sick or having problems.

  1. Are my symptoms a sign that my cancer has returned or spread?
  2. Will I need more tests? What are they for?
  3. Has my cancer treatment stopped working? Should I change my treatment plan?
  4. Could my problems be a side effect of cancer surgery, radiation, or medication?
  5. Is there anything that can be done to ease my symptoms and help me feel better?
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