Questions to ask at initial consultation

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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