Frequently Asked Questions

GregP_WN
GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
edited May 2020 in General Cancer
There is always a list of F.A.Q.'s on most websites. I am putting one together for the basic questions we often hear/see. What question would you put on that list, and what's the answer?

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  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited May 2020
    Should I seek a second opinion? Won't it hurt my doctor's feelings?

    If you do not feel comfortable with the protocols prescribed by your oncologist, by all means, get a second opinion. Even if you are comfortable with your doctor's plan, getting a second opinion can be a good idea. Any doctor that you are willing to trust your life to should not mind you getting a second opinion. In fact, he or she should welcome it.
  • BobsProstate
    BobsProstate Member Posts: 56
    edited May 2020
    How long will it take to start treatments after I get my diagnosis?

    This seems to be FOREVER.
  • JustForToday
    JustForToday Member Posts: 39
    edited May 2020
    Do I have to make a decision right now? Can I take the time to get more information?
  • JustForToday
    JustForToday Member Posts: 39
    edited May 2020
    Do I have to make a decision right now? Can I take the time to get more information?
  • JustForToday
    JustForToday Member Posts: 39
    edited May 2020
    Do I have to make a decision right now? Can I take the time to get more information?
  • JustForToday
    JustForToday Member Posts: 39
    Do I have to make a decision right now? Can I take the time to get more information?
  • JustForToday
    JustForToday Member Posts: 39
    edited May 2020
    Sorry for multiple responses. More information always led me to better decisions.
  • Bengal
    Bengal Member Posts: 518
    edited May 2020
    What side effects should I expect? Or, are you experiencing certain side effects and how do you deal with them?

    Unfortunately, this is different for every treatment and every person reacts differently. One of those questions that doesn't have a one size fits all answer. Like just about everything to do with cancer.
  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited May 2020
    What are my expected copays? I was stunned that even with insurance, my copay if I had to have a Neulasta shot too was about $1,500.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    Good ones, we need lots more. What else would you have asked in the beginning?

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