Taking charge

Patients will be offered a list of questions to ask their doctors in order to ensure better cancer care.
  
  


Ten essential questions patients should ask at different stages of their treatment

1 How quickly will I be seen by a consultant?

2 What are my tests for and when will I get the results?

3 Is the doctor I will be seeing a recognised cancer specialist?

4 Can I seek a second opinion?

5 Will my GP be notified of my diagnosis?

6 How quickly will treatment start, what will it be like, and what are the side-effects?

7 Can I have chemotherapy in my local hospital?

8 Who should I contact if I am worried about my diagnosis, treatment or prognosis?

9 Who can offer me and my family support afterwards?

10 If I am to die, will I be able to die where I want?

 

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