What to ask your doctor about treating anal cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

What stage of cancer do I have?
What treatment do I need?
Is there a choice of treatments?
Will this treatment cure my cancer?
What are the side effects of these treatments
Will I be in pain?
Are there any long term side effects?
How often will I have to come to hospital for treatment?
Will I have to stay in hospital or can I have it as an outpatient?
Is there any transport available?
Who can I contact if I have a problem/question?
How often will I have follow up appointments?
What tests will I have at these appointments?
Is there any research going on in anal cancer?
Can I go on a clinical trial?

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