Stomach Cancer Questions (Cont.)

Stomach Cancer Questions to Ask Before Chemotherapy

Patients may want to ask their doctor these questions about stomach cancer chemotherapy:
 
  • Why do I need chemotherapy?
  • Which drug or drugs will I receive?
  • How do the drugs work?
  • When will treatment start? When will it end?
 

Stomach Cancer Questions to Ask Before Radiation Therapy

Patients may want to ask their doctor these questions about stomach cancer radiation therapy:
 
  • Why do I need radiation therapy?
  • When will the treatments begin? When will they end?
  • How will I feel during treatment?
  • How will we know if the radiation therapy is working?
  • Are there any lasting effects?
 

Stomach Cancer Questions to Ask Concerning Nutrition

Patients may want to ask a registered dietitian these questions about stomach cancer nutrition:
 
  • What foods are best soon after surgery?
  • How can I avoid dumping syndrome?
  • Are there foods or drinks I should avoid?
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD