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Cancer Treatment Options

9/4/2017

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Questions about cancer treatment options:
  • What immediate treatment do you recommend for me?
  • Are there options available to me for short-term treatment? If so, what are they? How do they compare? If you recommend one treatment over another, why is that?
  • What will that treatment aim to do to the disease?
  • What types of side effects might I experience from the treatment?  What can I do to minimize any negative side effects?
  • What kind of cycle or schedule of treatment will I follow?
  • Where will I receive the treatment?  Are there options for where I can go so that I’m as close to home as possible?
  • If I opt for treatment at a larger center that has more experience with my disease, can my treatment be coordinated with my doctor at home so I can actually receive my treatment locally whenever possible?
  • What options are available to me for long-term treatment (if needed)?
  • How will the treatment affect my ability to work, attend school, travel, or do any of the other routines of daily life?
  • What signs should I expect to see that show that the treatment is having a positive effect?
  • Are there any research studies regarding treatment for my illness that would be beneficial for me to be part of?  
  • I’ve heard that some cancers respond to immunotherapy.  What is that, and would it be an option for me?
  • Who can help me connect with others who have, or have had, the same illness I have, in order to get some emotional support?
  • If I have unexpected side effects or some other medical issue that arises, especially outside of ‘regular’ doctor office hours, who should I contact?
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