Uterine Cancer Questions (Cont.)

Uterine Cancer Questions to Ask Before Treatment

Questions to ask the doctor prior to treatment for uterine cancer include:
 
  • What kind of uterine cancer do I have?
  • Has the cancer spread? What is the uterine cancer stage?
  • Do I need any more tests to check for spread of the disease?
  • What is the grade of the tumor?
  • What are my uterine cancer treatment choices?
  • Which treatment do you recommend for me? Why?
  • What are the expected benefits of each kind of treatment?
  • What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment?
  • What is the treatment likely to cost?
  • How will treatment affect my normal activities?
  • How often should I have checkups?
  • Would a uterine cancer clinical trial (research study) be appropriate for me?
 

Uterine Cancer Questions to Ask Before Surgery

Questions to ask the doctor prior to uterine cancer surgery include:
 
  • What kind of operation will it be?
  • How will I feel after the operation?
  • What help will I get if I have pain?
  • How long will I have to stay in the hospital?
  • Will I have experience any long-term side effects as a result of this operation?
  • When will I be able to resume my normal activities?
  • Will the surgery affect my sex life?
  • Will follow-up visits be necessary?
 

Uterine Cancer Questions to Ask Before Hormonal Treatment

Questions to ask the doctor prior to hormonal therapy include:
 
  • Why do I need this treatment?
  • What were the results of the hormone receptor test?
  • What hormones will I be taking? What will they do?
  • Will I have side effects? What can I do about them?
  • How long will I be on this treatment?
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD