- If I need surgery, what type is it and how is the recovery?
- If I need radiation therapy, what type is it and how long will it take?
- If I need chemotherapy, what medications will be used and for how long? When will I need it to begin?
- What type of side effects should I expect from radiation and/or chemotherapy?
- How are these side effects managed? Can they be prevented?
- Are any side effects permanent, such as not being able to have children?
- Will I be able to work during chemotherapy?
- Should I go out on disability?
- Will my health insurance cover the treatments?
- If I feel sad or overwhelmed by everything that is happening, who can I go to?
- Will I need blood or medications to raise my white cells or red cells?
- Do I need advice on diet and vitamins or supplements?
- Am I allowed to drink alcohol during my treatment?
- Should I and my family take any special precautions against infection while I am being treated?
- Can you help with quitting smoking?
- Should I get a flu shot or pneumonia shot?
- What tests are done to check on my cancer during and after treatment?
- What are the office numbers to call for routine and after-hours calls?
- What signs or symptoms do you want to be called for? For what signs or symptoms should I go right to the emergency room?
Lung Cancer HELPLine 844-360-5864