Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Questions to Ask
What questions should I ask my health care team?
Sample questions to ask your doctors or health care team:
- How long will I have to wait for surgery?
- How long will I be in the hospital?
- When will I get the test results after surgery to know if I have cancer?
- Will I need chemotherapy or radiation after my surgery?
- Can my cancer come back?
- What if I decide I don’t want to have surgery?
- Can I get another surgical opinion before deciding on surgery?
Feel free to print this page and bring it with you to your consultation before surgery.