Colorectal Cancer
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...
Colorectal Cancer: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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What does it mean that my cancer must be staged? How is staging done?
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How is colorectal cancer treated?
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What is a colorectal resection?
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What are the risks of the surgery?
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What is an ostomy and will I need one?
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Will I need radiation therapy in addition to any surgery? Where is this given and by whom?
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Will I need any chemotherapy after surgery and after my staging? Where will this be given and by whom?
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If radiation therapy is required, what are the side effects? If chemotherapy is necessary, what are the side effects?
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How will my condition be monitored during and after my treatments?
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Where can I go to find additional information and emotional support?
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