Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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- I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have brain cancer.
- I have brain cancer, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
- I have brain cancer, and I'm sick or having problems.
I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have brain cancer.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on January 20, 2022
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What are the early symptoms of brain cancer?
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Could my symptoms be a sign of brain cancer?
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Are there tests for brain cancer? How are they done?
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What are the different types of brain cancer?
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Could my symptoms be caused by something other than brain cancer?
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What other tests do you recommend?
I have brain cancer, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on January 20, 2022
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What stage is my brain cancer, and what does the stage mean for me?
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What are my treatment choices? What are the risks and benefits of each?
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If I need surgery, how is it done? What are the risks of surgery?
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What kind of help will I need at home?
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Should I watch out for any other symptoms or complications?
I have brain cancer, and I'm sick or having problems.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on January 20, 2022
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Are my symptoms a sign that my brain cancer is growing or spreading?
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Could my problems be caused by the treatments I'm receiving?
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Is there anything we can do to lessen my symptoms and the side effects of treatment?
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Should I try a different treatment? What are my choices?
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Should I look into clinical trials for promising new treatments?
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