Being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure, is no small matter.
You want to be well informed about your condition and be sure that you have a medical team that will assist and support you through the process of managing your disease. This is why it pays to have a list of questions and concerns to ask soon after your diagnosis so that you can be as aware as possible.
Questions to ask your doctor about mesothelioma:
- What is the specific type of mesothelioma that I have?
- What is my mesothelioma stage?
- What do you see as my prognosis?
- What are my treatment options?
- Are you experienced in treating this type of mesothelioma?
- Why do you suggest this specific type of treatment?
- What are the side effects of this type of treatment?
- How long does this treatment take?
- What are the goals of this suggested treatment?
- What exactly will happen during my treatment?
- Where will it be done and who will perform it?
These are just some of the questions to ask your doctor. It is important to be candid and to ask any questions that may come to mind. It is also a good idea to write these questions down and include others you may have. To help you stay organized, consider requesting our Mesothelioma Information Guide and Care Organizer. Your health is important, so be sure that you are clear on a course of action.
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