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Cancer in Women

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Feb 11, 2020

Questions a cancer patient can ask the doctor:

What is my diagnosis?
What is the stage of my disease?
What are my options for treatment?
Which one do you recommend for me? Why?
What are chances that the treatment will be successful?
Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me?

What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment?
How long will treatment last?
Will I have to change my normal activities?
What is the treatment likely to cost?

Published on Mar 05, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 11, 2020

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