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Questions to ask your health care provider

Talking openly with your health care provider is important in making informed decisions about your treatment journey. These suggested questions are a starting point to help you learn more about your cancer care and treatment. You are also encouraged to ask additional questions that are important to you.

General Questions 

1

Have we uncovered everything we can about my lung cancer?

2

Does my lung cancer have any biomarkers like the BRAF V600E mutation?

3

If yes, am I eligible for any of the targeted therapies for lung cancer?

4

How will we know if the treatment is working?

5

What side effects should I expect on treatment?

6

Is there anything I can do to help manage side effects?

7

How do I manage potential fevers as a side effect?

8

What symptoms or side effects should I tell you about right away?

Testing Questions

1

What is comprehensive biomarker testing?

2

Are you doing biomarker testing on my lung cancer?

3

Is it appropriate to do a comprehensive biomarker test while waiting for other test results?

4

Will I need special tests such as imaging scans and blood tests, and how often?