It is important to have honest and open communications with your doctor. Be prepared! Write down the questions that you may have before your visit with the doctor. It may be helpful to have someone with you when you meet with the doctor taking notes, so you can listen to what the doctor says. Consider these questions:
What treatment choices do I have?
Which treatment do you recommend, and why?
What side effects are there to the treatments that you recommend?
What can I do to help reduce the side effects I may have from the treatment?
What is the outlook for my survival?
Are there any specialist that I should speak to?
For a list of nationally known specialists, please contact us at 1-800-923-6376 or use the form below to request information.