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Ask your doctor

These indicative questions are a starting point to help you learn more about your cancer care and treatment plan. It’s important to have an honest, open discussions with your doctor and therapy team. You are also encouraged to ask any additional questions that are important specifically to your needs as a patient.

Diagnosis

What kind of lung cancer do I have?

Where exactly is the cancer located in my body?

What is the stage of my cancer? How fast is it growing?

Are the latest tests and treatments for this cancer available in this hospital?

Do I need to see any other doctors or health professionals?

If I’m concerned about the costs and insurance coverage for my diagnosis and treatment, who should I contact to deal with these issues ?
What are biomarkers and how important is a molecular analysis?
What are the clinical trials?
Is there a clinical trial for my case in Greece or abroad?

Treatment

What are my treatment choices?

What is recommend and why?

If I don’t have the treatment, what should I expect?

What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment?

How quickly do I need to decide on my treatment plan?

How long will my treatment last?

Will treatment affect my daily activities?

How will I know if the treatment is working?

During treatment

Is there anything I can do to help manage side effects?

What symptoms or side effects should I tell my doctor about right away?

Can I work, drive and do my normal daily activities while having treatment?

Do I need to change what I eat during treatment?

How can I reach my doctor at night,during holidays, or weekends?

Are there any complementary therapies that might help me?

After treatment

How often will I need to do do my routine check-ups?

Are there any limits on my daily activities that I should be aware of?

How will I know if the cancer has come back? What symptoms should I watch out for?

What will my treatment options be if the cancer comes back?

What kind of exercise should I do now?

Any information provided on diseases is intended for the purpose of providing general information to the public and under no circumstances can it substitute the advice of a doctor or other competent health professional.