Questions to ask Oncologist

What specific questions should I ask at my second appointment (first appointment was mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy).

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  • Hi there and thanks for your post

    It can be an anxious time waiting for test results and being uncertain as to what they may say.

    Try and take things one step at a time for now. At this appointment the doctor will go through what the biopsy results have shown. At this point the doctor will be able to tell you what this means and what may need to happen next.

    If cancer cells have been found they will tell you if you need to have any more tests carried out before a treatment plan is discussed.

    Hopefully any questions you may already have will be answered by the doctor without you needing to ask. However it can be useful to have some questions in mind just in case.

    Questions such as what was the biopsy result? If pre cancer or cancer cells have been detected what is the grade ( severity) of them? Do I need more tests before treatment? and what is the treatment plan likely to look like?

    I hope this is helpful and that your appointment goes well.

    Please get back in touch if you would like to or if you prefer give us a call on 0808 800 4040. We're here week days 9-5 ( except bank holidays).

    All the best

    Naomi

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  • Hi there and thanks for your post

    It can be an anxious time waiting for test results and being uncertain as to what they may say.

    Try and take things one step at a time for now. At this appointment the doctor will go through what the biopsy results have shown. At this point the doctor will be able to tell you what this means and what may need to happen next.

    If cancer cells have been found they will tell you if you need to have any more tests carried out before a treatment plan is discussed.

    Hopefully any questions you may already have will be answered by the doctor without you needing to ask. However it can be useful to have some questions in mind just in case.

    Questions such as what was the biopsy result? If pre cancer or cancer cells have been detected what is the grade ( severity) of them? Do I need more tests before treatment? and what is the treatment plan likely to look like?

    I hope this is helpful and that your appointment goes well.

    Please get back in touch if you would like to or if you prefer give us a call on 0808 800 4040. We're here week days 9-5 ( except bank holidays).

    All the best

    Naomi

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