Primary bone cancer

Questions to ask your doctor about primary bone cancer

Asking your doctor questions will help you make informed decisions. You may want to include some of the questions below in your own list

  • What type of bone cancer do I have? 
  • What treatment do you recommend and why? 
  • How can I find a specialist treatment centre? 
  • What is the prognosis? 
  • If I have surgery, what are the side effects?
  • Do I need an amputation?
  • If I have to travel for treatment, is there any government funding available to help with the cost?
  • Are there any clinical trials I could join?
  • If the cancer has spread outside the bone, what treatment options are available for me?
  • How often will I need check-ups after treatment?
  • If the cancer comes back, how will I know?

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