Hi All,
My mum has received a stomach cancer diagnosis this week, and her initial appointment with the consultant is next week.
What questions should she be asking?
What do you wish you asked from the outset?
I know they will probably cover most things anyway, but, I know unless she gets a direct answer to a question she may not fully absorb the information.
I've already recommended to her and my dad to get a notebook and write down questions as they think of them, then organise them into a sensible category list ready for the appointment.
As a family, we're pretty pragmatic so can't have too much information.
Appreciate any and all responses!
Thanks
Anna
Hi Punkie …… I think you would be best putting this post up in the Stomach cancer support group that you have been posting in as this will put your question to people who have walked the same journey.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support so not many people stuck around in this group.
Hi Anna
Not sure if this link would be helpful www.macmillan.org.uk/.../questions-to-ask-your-healthcare-team
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