Questions to Ask Your Doctor when diagnosed with cancer - The American Cancer Society

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

It is important for you to be able to talk frankly and openly with your cancer care team. They want to answer all of your questions, no matter how minor they might seem. But it helps if you know what to ask. Here you'll find lists of questions you can ask to help you better understand your cancer and your options. The American Cancer Society is available 24/7. 1.800.ACS.2345 or cancer.org



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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

It is important for you to be able to talk frankly and openly with your cancer care team. They want to answer all of your questions, no matter how minor they might seem. But it helps if you know what to ask. Here you'll find lists of questions you can ask to help you better understand your cancer and your options. The American Cancer Society is available 24/7. 1.800.ACS.2345 or cancer.org



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Also, for a different point of view, there's a book with the following title: "Should I Be Tested For Cancer: Maybe Not And Here's Why" by H. Gilbert Welch, MD., MP
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Seriously, bring a tape recorder when you meet with the doctor.

Back when my wife was diagnosed we went to hear the test results and the bad news overwhelmed us so much that neither of us could remember what the doctor said after "the results were positive". She talked for about 15 minutes and we had to schedule a 2nd appointment to go over things again. The 2nd time we recorded so we could review it at home. Hearing that news is something I wish on nobody.
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I worked for a surgeon back north, and he always told us to advise patients to write down questions, and there is no such thing as a stupid question. They've heard it all, they've seen it all, and they need you to understand it.
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