Questions to ask your specialist

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Questions to ask your doctor or specialist

A prostate cancer diagnosis can leave you anxious and confused, likely with more questions than answers. Being prepared with questions and thoughts can help guide conversations with your specialist or doctor, help you make informed decisions about what to do next and choose the best treatment pathway for you. There is no single best approach, your diagnosis, circumstances and other factors all need to be considered. We’ve listed some of the most commonly asked questions below, which you will find in more detail in the Questions To Ask Your Specialist booklet which you can download and print. If you would like to talk things through with our Information Service Specialist please call 0800 66 0800 or email infoservice@prostate.org.nz

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Here are some key questions to ask your specialist:
  1. Do I have prostate cancer and is it treatable?
  2. What is the best treatment option for me?
  3. What are the chances the treatment will work? How will we know it is working?
  4. How long before my treatment starts?
  5. How long will my treatment take?
  6. Are there any side effects to this treatment?
  7. How long will my treatment take?
  8. Are there any side affects and if so, what are they?
  9. What should I do to prepare for treatment?
  10. What happens after my treatment?
  11. Where can I get support and information?
  12. What happens if my cancer comes back?
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