Questions to Ask the Doctor

It is important to have honest, open discussions with your doctors and nurses. Feel free to ask questions, even if they seem trivial. It is a good idea to write your questions down so you will remember to ask them during each appointment. Here are some important questions you may want to ask:

• How much experience do you and your colleagues at this institution have in treating sarcoma patients?
• Can my pathology slides be reviewed by an expert sarcoma pathologist?
• Will my case be discussed in a multi-disciplinary planning conference prior to treatment? Do you have the availability of such planning conferences if needed for planning all aspects of treatment?
• What is my prognosis?
• Will you help me arrange for second opinions if I feel unsure about a next step in my treatment program?