These are must-dos when someone has been diagnosed with the critical illness of lung cancer. They must have the courage, patience, calm and desire to know more about what they are going through. These question are best answered only by the doctor. Here are what a lung cancer patient needs to ask:
1. Do I have a small cell or non-small cell lung cancer?
2. How far has the lung cancer spread? What stage is my cancer?
3. What are my chances for recovery?
4. Can you surgically remove my lung cancer?
5. How will the surgery affect my breathing or quality of life?
6. Will I need chemotherapy or radiotherapy?
7. What are the goals of these lung cancer treatments?
8. What are the potential complications?
9. Is there a way to minimize any side effects of these treatments?
10. Would any clinical trials be appropriate for me?
These are more important than they sound. Knowing this information is certain to help in the long run in ways least expected.
1. Do I have a small cell or non-small cell lung cancer?
2. How far has the lung cancer spread? What stage is my cancer?
3. What are my chances for recovery?
4. Can you surgically remove my lung cancer?
5. How will the surgery affect my breathing or quality of life?
6. Will I need chemotherapy or radiotherapy?
7. What are the goals of these lung cancer treatments?
8. What are the potential complications?
9. Is there a way to minimize any side effects of these treatments?
10. Would any clinical trials be appropriate for me?
These are more important than they sound. Knowing this information is certain to help in the long run in ways least expected.
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