Have you been diagnosed with colon cancer, but don’t know what to ask the doctor? Consider some of these questions to ask:

  • Where is my cancer located?
  • Has my cancer spread beyond where it started?
  • What is the stage (extent) of my cancer and what does that mean?
  • Will I need other tests before we can decide on treatment?
  • How much experience do you have treating this type of cancer?
  • Should I get a second opinion?
  • What are my treatment choices?
  • What do you recommend and why?
  • What risks or side effects are there to the treatments you suggest? Are there things I can do to reduce these side effects?
  • What should I do to be ready for treatment?
  • How long will treatment last? What will it be like? Where will it be done?
  • How will treatment affect my daily activities?
  • What are the chances my cancer will recur (come back) with these treatment plans?
  • What will we do if the treatment doesn’t work or if the cancer recurs?
  • What type of follow-up might I need after treatment?

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