Men and women discussing bowel cancerWhat to ask your doctor about bowel cancer tests

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What tests are you going to do?
  • What are you looking for?
  • Will the tests show whether I have cancer?
  • Do I have to eat a special diet before any of the tests?
  • Are the tests painful?
  • Do any of the tests have after effects?
  • Can I have all the tests as an outpatient?
  • Can I bring someone with me when I have the tests?
  • How long will it take to get the results of the tests?
  • Who will give me the test results?