What to ask your doctor about living with pancreatic cancer

• How will my treatment affect me?
• Will I ever get back to normal, or will I have some long term effects?
• Will I be able to eat and drink normally?
• Will I need a special diet?
• How can I see a dietician?
• Will I be able to go back to work?
• Where can I get help with claiming benefits and grants?
• What practical help is available?
• Why did this happen to me?
• Are my children at risk of getting cancer of the pancreas?
• Where can I get help dealing with my feelings?
• Can you refer me for counselling?
• Do I have to pay for counselling?
• Could you refer me to a Macmillan nurse?

If you have an advanced cancer:

• Why can't my cancer be cured?
• What symptoms am I likely to have?
• What help can I have with controlling symptoms?
• Will I be in pain?
• What pain control can you offer?
• How will I die?
• How long do I have left to live?