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Before meeting with the doctor, it is important to prepare well:
Documentation and preparation: Document your side effects and feelings, and prepare a list of questions you would like to ask during the session.
Ask for explanations: If there are medical terms you don't understand, don't hesitate to stop and ask for an explanation.
Don't give up: There are solutions to side effects and answers to many questions. If you didn't get the information you needed during the meeting, keep looking. We are here for you for further conversations as well.
Questions for the family doctor
- How often do I need to undergo follow-up tests?
- What specific tests are recommended for me?
- How can side effects such as fatigue, pain or concentration problems be dealt with?
- Are there any foods or substances I should avoid?
- What are the recommendations for returning to physical activity and work?
- Are there any special dietary guidelines?
- What vaccinations do I need to receive after treatments?
- Are there any recommended psychological support services or support groups?
- Are there any complementary treatments recommended to improve quality of life or reduce side effects?
Questions for the gynecologist
- How do the treatments I have undergone affect my fertility?
- What options do I have regarding family planning?
Are there any tests that I should do more frequently? - more?
- In the event of decreased sexual desire or pain during intercourse, it is important to ask what medications you can use.
- Addressing menopause symptoms – fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, sleep problems, etc.
Questions for the oncologist
- How often do I need to undergo follow-up tests?
- What specific tests are recommended for me?
- What changes in diet, exercise, or other habits are recommended to maintain health?
- Are there any long-term side effects I should be aware of?
- How can I deal with the side effects of the treatments I received?
- How can side effects such as fatigue, pain or concentration problems be dealt with?
- What are the recommendations for returning to work?
- How should I approach my lifestyle after recovery?
Questions for the oncologist
- How often do I need to undergo follow-up tests?
- What specific tests are recommended for me?
- What changes in diet, exercise, or other habits are recommended to maintain health?
- Are there any long-term side effects I should be aware of?
- How can I deal with the side effects of the treatments I received?
- How can side effects such as fatigue, pain or concentration problems be dealt with?
- What are the recommendations for returning to work?
- How should I approach my lifestyle after recovery?
Questions for the gynecologist
- How do the treatments I have undergone affect my fertility?
- What options do I have regarding family planning?
Are there any tests that I should do more frequently? - more?
- In the event of decreased sexual desire or pain during intercourse, it is important to ask what medications you can use.
- Addressing menopause symptoms – fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, sleep problems, etc.
Questions for the family doctor
- How often do I need to undergo follow-up tests?
- What specific tests are recommended for me?
- How can side effects such as fatigue, pain or concentration problems be dealt with?
- Are there any foods or substances I should avoid?
- What are the recommendations for returning to physical activity and work?
- Are there any special dietary guidelines?
- What vaccinations do I need to receive after treatments?
- Are there any recommended psychological support services or support groups?
- Are there any complementary treatments recommended to improve quality of life or reduce side effects?
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