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CHAPTER 50   Finding and Living With Cancer
TOPICS   Introduction ~ Screening ~ Recognizing the Warning Signs ~ Confirming the Diagnosis and Staging ~ Guidelines for Treatment ~ Living With Cancer
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Questions to Ask When Diagnosed With Cancer
  • What type do I have?
  • At what stage is it?
  • What is the outlook for people with this type of cancer at this particular stage?
  • What are the treatment options, and how might they affect my outlook?
  • Am I eligible to participate in a clinical trial?
  • What are the options for palliative care and end-of-life care if my doctors determine that the type and stage of my cancer means that treatment is unlikely to alter the outlook?
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