Men and women discussing kidney cancerWhat to ask your doctor about treating kidney cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What can you tell me about the stage of my cancer?
  • How likely is it that my cancer has spread?
  • What are the treatment options for my stage of cancer?
  • Is there written information you can give me about these treatments?
  • Is my cancer curable?
  • What is the aim of the treatment you are recommending for me?
  • What are the risks and benefits of the treatment
  • What are the side effects?
  • Is there anything I can do to reduce side effects?
  • Is it possible to have a second opinion?
  • Are there any clinical trials that might be suitable for me?
  • How often will I have to come to hospital for treatment?
  • Is there any transport available?
  • Is it possible to have help with fares?
  • How likely is it that my cancer will come back after treatment?
  • Are there any experimental treatments that might help?
  • How often will I have to come for follow up appointments?
  • What should I do if I am worried between appointments?
  • Is there a counsellor I could talk things through with?