When you are first diagnosed with cancer, you will have questions that we can help you answer.
Your cancer care team is your best source of information. They can answer questions about your diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
You can prepare for your appointment by:
- Writing down your questions before your appointment.
- Bringing a family member of friend.
- Taking notes to help you recall what your doctor says.
Skip to the general questions you are trying to answer:
Cancer diagnosis| Cancer treatment| Life after cancer| End-of-life care for cancer
Cancer diagnosis
- Do you have any resources for coping with cancer?
- What resources do you have for cancer care?
- Do you have any support groups available?
- What types of cancers do you treat?
- Do you have anyone that can help me navigate my care?
- Do you offer genetic testing so I can determine my children’s risk?
- Do you offer clinical trials?
- Do you offer second opinions?
- What accreditation does your program have?
For more information about cancer diagnosis, search blog posts on our Shine365 blog.
Cancer treatment
- Who is included in my care team?
- What is medical oncology/hematology?
- What is radiation oncology?
- What is surgical oncology?
- What are the side effects of chemotherapy?
- How do I know if I need medical treatment for an urgent health concern?
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Life after cancer
- What is survivorship?
- Is there anything I should do differently after my cancer treatments are done?
For more information about life after cancer, search blog posts on our Shine365 blog.
End-of-life care for cancer
- What hospice services are available near me?
- Do you provide palliative care services?
- What is advance care planning?
For more information about end-of-life care for cancer, search blog posts on our Shine365 blog.
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