What to ask your doctor about treatment for thyroid cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

What stage is my thyroid cancer?
What treatment do you recommend for me?
Do I have any choice of treatments?
What do you expect the treatment to achieve?
How quickly is my cancer likely to grow?
Is my cancer likely to spread?
What is the chance of the cancer coming back after treatment?
Can I have a second opinion?
Is there any experimental treatment I could try?
Is there a clinical trial suitable for me?
Will I need to take thyroid hormone tablets after my treatment?
Will I always have to take these?
What follow up will I have after my treatment?
What should I do if I am worried between appointments?

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