What to ask your doctor about living with brain tumours

Some questions you might ask your doctor

How long will it take me to recover from the effects of my treatment?
Will I get back to how I was before the brain tumour?
Can you refer me to physiotherapy or speech therapy to help me get better more quickly?
Will I develop long term effects from my treatment - if so, when would you expect this to happen?
Can you put me in touch with someone to help me deal with my feelings about what has happened?
Are there any counselling services here I could use?
Will I have to pay for counselling?
When will I be able to go back to work / college / school?
Can I take up my usual sports, hobbies and activities again?
Is there anything I shouldn't do?
When will I be able to drive again?
Is there anyone who can help me with my finances?
Can anyone help me with claiming benefits and grants?
Can I go abroad on holiday?
Will you write a letter to help me get travel insurance?
How likely is it that my brain tumour will come back?
How will I know if the brain tumour is coming back?
If my brain tumour is likely to come back, when is this likely to happen?
What symptoms will I have?
What help can you offer to help me cope with my symptoms?
Can you refer me to a specialist nurse?
What help can I get at home?