What questions should I ask my oncologist
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Questions to Ask Your Oncologist About Liver Cancer
Since you have liver cancer, here are key questions organized by topic:
About Your Diagnosis & Staging
- What is the stage of my liver cancer, and what does that mean for treatment options?
- Has my tumor been tested for specific biomarkers or genetic mutations?
- What imaging studies (CT, MRI, ultrasound) will be used to monitor my cancer?
About Treatment Options
- What are the standard treatment approaches for my specific type and stage of liver cancer?
- Am I a candidate for surgery, transplant, ablation, embolization, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy?
- What clinical trials might be appropriate for my case?
- What are the expected benefits and side effects of each option you're recommending?
About Testing & Personalized Medicine
- Should I pursue genomic testing (tumor sequencing) to identify personalized treatment options?
- Are there molecular profiling services that could help guide my treatment decisions?
- How will you use test results to adjust my treatment plan?
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- Can I access my complete [ID removed] pathology reports, and imaging studies?
- Can I get copies of my genomic test results in raw format if I want a second opinion?
About Monitoring & Follow-Up
- How often will we reassess my cancer with imaging?
- What symptoms should I report immediately?
- How will we measure whether treatment is working?
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