What to ask your doctor about treating advanced oesophageal cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Who can help me with controlling symptoms of my cancer?
What treatment can I have for difficulty with swallowing?
Are their any alternatives?
What happens if the cancer grows back?
How long will the treatment keep the cancer at bay?
Are there any new treatments I could try?
Are there any clinical trials I could join?
How can you help with my other symptoms?
Can you refer me to a Macmillan nurse?
What pain killers do you recommend?
What are the side effects?
Do these tablets cause constipation?
What can you give me to help prevent constipation?
What can you offer to help control sickness?
Would an operation / radiotherapy / chemotherapy help with my symptoms?
Can I be treated at home?
What should I do if I have problems between out patients' appointments?

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