Monday, December 1, 2008 - 10:18PM EST

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Colorectal Cancer

  • What is the stage of my disease?
  • What treatment course is recommended?
  • What are the benefits and risk of each kind of treatment?
  • What are the side effects of each kind of treatment?
  • What follow up monitoring after treatment is recommended?
  • What symptoms might I experience and how will the symptoms be managed?
  • What dietary changes do you recommend to prevent the chances of recurrence of my colorectal cancer?
  • What resources are available for education and support in coping with colorectal cancer?
  • Are there any clinical trials in which I may be eligible to participate?