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

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What tests will I need to have?
  • What are you looking for?
  • Will the tests show whether I have cancer?
  • How soon should I have these tests?
  • Will you know what treatment I will need when you have the results?
  • Will the tests show whether my cancer can be operated on?
  • Are any of the tests painful?
  • Do I need an anaesthetic for any of the tests?
  • Do I need to prepare for any of the tests?
  • Do any of the tests have after effects?
  • Can I have these tests as an outpatient?
  • Should I bring someone with me when I have these tests?
  • How long will the results take?
  • Who will give me the test results?