- What form of liver cancer do I have, and what subtype do I have?
- May I know the size of the tumour?
- What stage of cancer am I in? What exactly does this imply?
- Is it possible to remove the tumour surgically? What exactly does this mean?
- Could you please clarify my pathology report (lab test results)?
Risk factor questions to ponder
- Is it possible that I have liver cirrhosis? What exactly does this imply?
- Is it possible that I have NAFLD? What exactly does this mean?
- Is it possible that I have hepatitis B or C? What exactly does this mean?
Questions to consider while selecting a treatment and dealing with adverse effects
- What therapy choices do I have?
- Which are the clinical studies eligible for me to participate in? What is their location, and how can I learn more about them?
- What treatment plan would you suggest? Why?
- What are the objectives of each treatment? Is it to cure the disease, make me feel better, or do both?
- What are the possibilities that the planned treatment will be successful?
- What are the potential short- and long-term adverse effects of this treatment?
- Is it necessary for me to begin treatment right away?
- Who will be on my healthcare team, and what will each person’s role be?
- Who will be in charge of my overall care?
- What impact will this treatment have on my day-to-day life? Will I be able to work, exercise, and go about my daily routine?
- Who can assist me if I’m concerned about managing cancer treatment costs?
- What kind of assistance is accessible to me? Is it to my family?
- Who should I contact if I have any queries or problems?
Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy questions
- What kind of treatment is suggested?
- What is the treatment’s purpose?
- Is it going to be given to you through an IV, a catheter, or a pill?
- What is the procedure for getting ready for this treatment?
- How long will this treatment take to administer?
- Is this treatment something I’ll get at a hospital or a clinic? Or will I take it with me when I get home?
- What are the possible side effects of treatment?
- Who should I contact if I have any adverse side effects? And when is it going to happen?
- Are there any long-term consequences of receiving this treatment?
- What can be done to avoid or manage these negative consequences?
Radiation therapy-related questions
- What kind of treatment is suggested?
- What is the treatment’s purpose?
- How long will this treatment take to administer?
- What are the possible side effects of treatment?
- Are there any long-term consequences of receiving this treatment?
- What can be done to avoid or manage these negative consequences?
- Questions to ponder before arranging for follow-up care
- Is there a danger that cancer will return? Should I be on the lookout for any specific signs or symptoms?
- What long-term or late impacts can I experience due to the cancer treatment I received?
- What follow-up tests will I require, and how frequently will they be required?
- How can I obtain a treatment summary and a survivorship care plan for my records?
- Who will be in charge of my follow-up treatment?
- What kind of survivorship support services do I have access to? Is it to my family?
