Nurse and patients talking about cancerQuestions to ask your doctor about cancer surgery

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • Why do I need an operation?
  • What are you going to remove?
  • What are the risks?
  • Is there any preparation I need to do beforehand?
  • What tests do I need?
  • Where and when will I have these tests?
  • Are there any other treatment options?
  • Are there any long term side effects?
  • When will I be able to go home?
  • When will I be able to do normal activities such as work and housework?
  • When can I have sex again?
  • When can I drive again?
  • Will I have to take any medicines afterwards?
  • Will I need to have any stitches taken out?