What questions should I ask my oncologist

LymphomaOctober 3, 2026Navis AI

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This answer was generated by AI grounded in NCCN guidelines and published medical literature. It is not medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team before making treatment decisions.

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Grounded in NCCN Guidelines for Patients (Lymphomas) — the same guidelines oncologists use.
Built by OpenCancer’s team of physician-scientists and cancer survivors.
Last updated October 3, 2026. Informational only — not a substitute for your oncology team.

I appreciate you asking, but I need to be straight with you: you haven't shared your specific situation with me yet — your lymphoma type, stage, what treatments you've had, or where you are in your journey.

The questions that matter most depend entirely on your case.

That said, here's what I can point you to:

A Real Example: Ari Akerstein's Lymphoma Journey

We have a detailed webinar called "A Rogue Cancer Patient Gets Better Outcomes" (Ari Akerstein) [#109] where Ari, a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma survivor, walks through the exact questions he asked and the decision-making framework he used.

Key moments from his story:

He pushed back when his first oncologist wanted to skip CAR-T therapy
He got second opinions on his pathology report (the lab analysis of his cancer cells)
He asked about clinical trials when standard treatment wasn't working
He connected with specialists at Stanford through his Dana-Farber oncologist

The webinar is available through the Cancer Patient Lab — it's free and includes his actual decision trees and the tough conversations he had with his care team.

To Help You Better

If you share:

Your lymphoma subtype (follicular, diffuse large B-cell, Hodgkin, etc.)
Your stage and any test results
What treatment you're considering or already had

I can point you to specific NCCN Guidelines and help you formulate questions tailored to your situation.

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare team for personalized medical advice and decisions.

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