Editing Understanding Your Diagnosis (section)

== What Questions Should You Ask Your Doctor After Diagnosis? ==

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is overwhelming, but asking the right questions helps you understand your specific situation and available options ([https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/mesothelioma-diagnosis-survival/ Diagnosis and Survival Guide]).

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| colspan="2" style="padding:10px 5px; font-weight:bold; color:#1a5276;" | '''About Your Diagnosis:'''
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What type of mesothelioma do I have (pleural, peritoneal, pericardial)?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What cell type did the pathology report identify?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What stage is my cancer, and what does that mean for treatment?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | Would you recommend a second opinion on my pathology report?
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| colspan="2" style="padding:10px 5px; font-weight:bold; color:#1a5276;" | '''About Treatment Options:'''
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | Am I a candidate for surgery? If not, why?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What chemotherapy or immunotherapy options do you recommend?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | Are there clinical trials I might be eligible for?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What treatment center do you recommend for my specific situation?
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| colspan="2" style="padding:10px 5px; font-weight:bold; color:#1a5276;" | '''About Prognosis and Planning:'''
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What is my expected prognosis based on my specific diagnosis?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | What symptoms should I watch for and report immediately?
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| style="width:30px; vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | ☐
| style="padding:5px;" | How will treatment affect my daily activities and quality of life?
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