Questions to bring to the oncology appointment
A set of questions to bring to consultation so time is spent on the points that matter most.
Prepared and published by TanyaKanker
For: Patients and families preparing for consultation
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The key point
A set of questions to bring to consultation so time is spent on the points that matter most.
This is an educational summary, not a diagnosis or final treatment recommendation.
About the diagnosis
Clarify the diagnosis first because it shapes every later discussion.
- What is the exact cancer type and subtype?
- Which tests established the diagnosis?
- Are any pathology, biomarker, or imaging results still missing?
About the treatment plan
Ask what the plan is trying to achieve and what other reasonable routes exist.
- What is the goal of this treatment?
- What other options were considered?
- What would make the plan change?
You do not have to understand everything alone to take the next step.
About side effects and daily life
Side effects and monitoring affect daily decisions, not only the treatment day.
- Which side effects need urgent attention?
- What can be done to reduce or monitor side effects?
- Which activities, food, or medicines should be checked first?
About next steps
Before leaving, make sure the next contact, test, and decision point are clear.
- When is the next review?
- What signs mean we should call sooner?
- What records should be kept for the next visit or second opinion?
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