New Jersey Hematology Oncology Associates

10 Medical Professionals Questions For Your Cancer Care Provider

Dr. Apurv Agrawal

Being diagnosed with cancer is overwhelming. It puts a strain on patients and their families mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially.

It can be challenging to process and interpret all the information provided at appointments. In that moment it can be difficult for a patient to synthesize their thoughts to ask questions that can better help them understand their diagnosis and the physicians recommendations. Preparing a list of questions prior to your appointments can be very helpful. Often patients are not sure where to start and what to ask. Below is a list of questions that can be used as a template for patients to form questions.

(1) What kind of cancer do I have and where exactly is it located? (2) Has the cancer spread from where it started? (3) What stage is my cancer? (4) Do I need any other tests to evaluate my cancer? If so, what is the purpose of those tests? (5) What are my treatment options? (6) What side effects can I expect from the treatment? (7) Will my insurance cover the treatment being recommended? (8) What are my goals of care? Is the New Jersey Hematology Oncology Associates treatment going to prolong my life or will Girish Amin, M.D. it cure my cancer? Apurv Agrawal, M.D. (9) Do I need genetic Jayne Pavlak-Schenk, D.O. screening? Randi Katz, D.O. (10) Should I be considered for a Sara Kovaly, A.P.N

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