If you have just been diagnosed or are ready to go through treatments it is important that you understand your disease and the therapies recommended. A great website, www.webmed.com has a list of questions that you should bring along to your next appointment.
Remember -- Knowledge is power!
10 Cancer Questions for Your Medical Oncologist About Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, or Immunotherapy
- Why are you recommending this treatment for me? Why is it preferable to others?
- What does this treatment do, exactly? How well does it usually work?
- What are the risks and side effects of this treatment?
- How long will I need this treatment?
- Where will I go to get this treatment?
- What should I expect from the treatment itself? How long will it take?
- Should I bring a friend or family member with me to treatment?
- After treatment, will I need time to recover? Will I be able to drive myself home? Will I need to miss work?
- Should I make any changes to my diet or lifestyle during or after treatment?
- How can I reach you if I have concerns or further questions?
10 Cancer Questions for Your Surgeon or Surgical Oncologist
- Why are you recommending this surgery for me? Why is this treatment preferable to others?
- What will this surgery accomplish, exactly? How well does it usually work?
- What are the risks of this operation?
- How should I prepare for this surgery?
- What will happen during the procedure?
- How long will I need to stay in the hospital?
- What will my recovery be like?
- What complications should I look for?
- When can I go back to work?
- How can I reach you if I have concerns or further questions?
10 Cancer Questions to Ask the Radiation Oncologist
- Why are you recommending this treatment for me? Why is it preferable to others?
- What does this radiation therapy do, exactly? How well does it usually work?
- What are the risks and side effects of radiation therapy?
- How many weeks will I need this treatment?
- Where will I go to get this treatment?
- What should I expect from the treatment itself? What will happen? How long will it last?
- Should I bring a friend or family member with me to treatment?
- After treatment, will I need time to recover? Will I need to miss work?
- Should I make any changes to my diet or lifestyle during or after treatment?
- How can I reach you if I have concerns or further questions?
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Posted at 11:11PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Rainbow