Read article What to ask your doctor about anal cancer surgery
Some questions you might ask your doctor
- Why are you recommending an operation for me?
- Which operation should I have and why?
- Will the operation cure my cancer?
- Is there any other treatment I can have instead of surgery?
- Will I need any other treatment?
- What are the risks and benefits of having this operation?
- What are the long term side effects of having this operation?
- Will the operation affect my sex life?
- Are you a specialist in this type of operation?
- How often do you operate on this type of tumour?
- Will I have pain after the operation?
- How long will I have a drip after the operation?
- Will I be able to eat straight afterwards?
- Will I get help with my diet after the operation?
- Will I need a colostomy?
- Will I get help with looking after it?
- Where do I get the things I need to look after the colostomy?
- What are the possible complications of this operation?
- How long will it take for me to get better?
- How can I help myself get over the operation?
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