Secondary liver cancer

Questions to ask your doctor about secondary liver 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 treatment do you recommend and why?
  • What is the aim of the treatment?
  • What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment?
  • Will the treatment affect my sex life and fertility?
  • Are there any out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Medicare or my private health cover? Can the cost be reduced if I can’t afford it?
  • Should I change my diet or physical activity during or after treatment?
  • If I don’t have the treatment, what should I expect?
  • How long do I have to make a decision?
  • How will I know if the treatment is working?
  • Will I have a lot of pain? What can be done about it?
  • Are there any complementary therapies that might help me?

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