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What to ask your doctor about treating skin cancer

Men and woman discussing skin cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What stage is my skin cancer?
  • How does that affect my treatment?
  • What is the treatment you recommend?
  • Why do I need this treatment?
  • Is there any choice of treatment?
  • Will I have to come into hospital?
  • Can I be treated as an outpatient?
  • Should I have any other treatment after surgery?
  • Does the treatment have any side effects?
  • Are there any long term side effects?
  • What is the risk of the cancer coming back?
  • How often will you want to see me after my treatment has finished?
  • What should I look out for between appointments?
  • How should I protect my skin in future?

 

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