- What is the exact type of cancer I have?
- May I have a copy of my pathology report?
- What is the chance that the cancer has spread beyond my prostate? If so, is it still curable?
- What other tests (if any) do you think I need and why?
- Are there other types of doctors I should talk to before deciding on treatment?
- What is the clinical stage and Gleason score of my cancer? What do those mean in my case?
- Is watchful waiting (active surveillance) an option for me? Why or why not?
- What treatment choices do I have? Which treatment do you recommend, and why?
- What are the chances that the treatment will help?
- What side effects are likely to result from the treatment(s) that you recommend? And what can I do to help reduce these side effects?
- How would treatment affect my daily activities? Will I still be able to work during my treatment?
- Would a second opinion be helpful to me? If so, where can I get one before I start treatment?
- Are there any clinical trials? If so, how can I learn more?
- What should I do to maintain my health and well-being?
- Will there be any pain? If so, how can I best manage it?
- What symptoms should I watch out for? If I develop any of those symptoms, whom should I call?
- Will my health insurance cover my treatment?
- Can you recommend a prostate cancer support group?
- Are there any support groups for my family?
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