What to ask your doctor about lung 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?
Are the tests painful and how reliable are they?
Do any of the tests have after effects?
Can I have all the tests as an outpatient?
Can I choose whether to have a sedative or general anaesthetic for any of the tests?
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?
Is there anyone I can contact to speak to?