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What to ask your doctor about treatment for thyroid cancer

Men and woman discussing thyroid cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What stage is my thyroid cancer?
  • What treatment do you recommend for me?
  • Do I have any choice of treatments?
  • What do you expect the treatment to achieve?
  • How quickly is my cancer likely to grow?
  • Is my cancer likely to spread?
  • What is the chance of the cancer coming back after treatment?
  • Can I have a second opinion?
  • Is there any experimental treatment I could try?
  • Is there a clinical trial suitable for me?
  • Will I need to take thyroid hormone tablets after my treatment?
  • Will I always have to take these?
  • What follow up will I have after my treatment?
  • What should I do if I am worried between appointments?
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