What to ask your doctor about treatment for stomach cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

What can you tell me about the stage of my cancer?
What type of treatment do I need?
If you are not sure about the stage, when will you know?
How do you tell the stage of the cancer?
What written information can you give me about these treatments?
Is there any choice of treatments?
Should I have any treatment before surgery?
Should I have any other treatment after surgery?
Can I have surgery?
What are the risks and benefits of these treatments?
What are the side effects?
How can I help to reduce the side effects?
How often will I have to come to the hospital for treatment?
Is there any transport available?
Is it possible to have any help with the cost of fares to the hospital?
How long will the treatment last?
Can I have a second opinion?
Are there any experimental treatments or trials that might help me?
Is there a counsellor here I could talk things through with?
How often will you see me when my treatment is finished?
What will happen at my follow up appointments?
What should I do if I am worried between appointments?
How often will I have scans?

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