Tests, treatment, lifestyle: what questions to ask the doctor in the event of a cancer diagnosis – checklist for the chief oncologist

One of Russia’s most respected cancer treatment specialists, surgeon-oncologist, doctor of medical sciences, Professor Andrey Kaprin shared very important information for patients and their families on his personal Telegram channel. He listed questions to ask about disease, treatment and lifestyle if a cancer diagnosis is made and a tumor is found.

A diagnosis of cancer is troubling, but cancer is not a death sentence. Ahead of the patient and his relatives, treatment is possible, long and difficult. Asking the right questions is important so that the communication with the doctor is productive and allows you to truly control the situation. The chief oncologist of Russia has compiled a list – we give it in full.

Andrey Kaprin, Russia’s chief oncologist, also reminds: patients should carefully collect and store all examination results, extracts, CT and MRI discs, clearly know where the histological preparations (“glasses”) are and be ready to receive them. Each of these data may be necessary during processing. It is important to make copies of all documents and forms – digital and paper.