Q A With Your Doctor

Here are the big-picture questions to ask your oncologist about chemotherapy  

If you are reading this book, then chances are you want answers. And, in fact, doctors are ethically and legally obligated to disclose your diagnosis, as well as the nature, purpose, risks, and benefits of major medical treatments or procedures. That is why they often have you sign a consent form ( informed consent ) that documents your understanding of what has been communicated to you.  

Cognitive dysfiinction is a potentially major side effect of chemotherapy. Here are specific questions—and answers—to get the conversation going  

How likely am I to develop cognitive problems following my chemotherapy regimen  

Have any of your patients who have been treated with this same regimen later complained of cognitive problems How many  

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