Learning about CRC

CRC Questions for Your Doctor

The questions below are useful in engaging your doctor about treatment options for metastatic colorectal cancer.

  1. What stage is my cancer?

  2. Has the cancer spread to other parts of my body? If so, where?

  3. What are the treatment options available for my kind of cancer?

  4. How effective are these treatments?

  5. How are these treatments given?

  6. How long will I have to be on these treatments?

  7. How will I know if my treatment is working?

  8. What kind of side effects should I expect with these treatments?

  9. Is there any way to lessen the side effects?

  10. Should I change my diet during treatment?

  11. Where can I go for more information and support?