What to ask your doctor about ulcerating tumours

You may want to consider asking your doctor

What is an ulcerating tumour?
How big will it grow?
Can it be cured?
What can be done to help me?
Is there any way of controlling the smell from the wound?
What will happen if the wound starts to bleed?
Will the wound get any worse?
Is there anyone I can talk to about how I am feeling?
Can I have counselling?
Can radiotherapy or chemotherapy help?
What pain relief can I have?
What are the side effects of these painkillers?
How often will my dressing need changing?
Will a nurse come to my home to do these dressings?
Can I have any treatment I need as an outpatient or will I have to be in hospital?
How can I cope with an ulcerating tumour on my head or neck?