Asking the Right Questions

A cancer diagnosis -- whether for you, a family member, or a friend -- can be stressful and confusing. You will have a lot of questions. This interactive tool can help you Ask the Right Questions, and get the answers you need.

Get started by browsing some of the common questions below about the cancer experience. Or search the entire list of questions on the How to Get Answers page.

For the Newly Diagnosed Patient

• Consider Asking Yourself
• How do I choose a cancer doctor?
• What if I have a problem talking with my doctor?
• What information should I give my doctor?
• What other important issues should I talk about with my doctor?
• What should I expect from my doctor?
• Can I be treated at home?
• What can I do about sleep problems?
• What can I do if I am anxious and fearful?
• What lifestyle habits should I change?
• What should I ask my doctor about my diagnosis and treatment?
• What should I know about chemotherapy?
• What should I know about clinical trials?
• What should I know about genetic counseling and testing for inherited genetic mutations?
• What should I know about radiation therapy?
• What should I know and do about depression?
• What should I know and do about exercise?
• What's it like to be treated at home?
• How do I tell my children and deal with their reaction?
• How do I tell my family?
• Do I need a financial planner?
• How can a financial planner help me?
• How can I save for the future when the present takes all my money?
• How do I find the right financial planner?
• How will I pay for all this?
• I've asked my financial-planning questions, so what's next?
• What is estate planning?
• What questions should I ask a financial planner?

Where Are You in the Cancer Experience? Refine your search by clicking on the box(es) that best match your particular situation (check all that apply):
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Who Is Your Question For? You can further narrow your search by telling us who would most likely have the answer to your question. (check all that apply):
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	Finance / Insurance			Choose All

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