Men and woman discussing thyroid cancerWhat to ask your doctor about tests for thyroid cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor about thyroid cancer tests

  • What tests are you going to do?
  • What are you looking for?
  • How urgent are the tests?
  • Will the tests show whether I have cancer?
  • Will the tests show whether my cancer can be operated on?
  • Are any of the tests painful?
  • 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 the tests?
  • How long will the results take?
  • Who will give me the test results?