Help for working with your Adenocarcinoma Doctor

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Help for working with your Adenocarcinoma Doctor
from the Lung Cancer Connection



Working with a Care Team


If you or someone you love is living with NSCLC, you'll want to be active in facing the disease. Below are a series of tips to help you talk openly and feel comfortable asking questions of the members of your Care Team:

Plan ahead. It's a good idea for you to take some time before each office visit to think about any questions or concerns you may have. You may want to keep a journal and write down any of these questions so you'll remember them.
Ask questions. To do all you can to cope with NSCLC you need to feel comfortable asking questions about the disease and learning about any treatment options available. Members of your Care Team understand how important your role is and should be open to answering all your questions, even if you ask them more than once, or in more than one way. To get the answers you need, remember to be detailed and specific.
Talk about treatment options. Together you and your doctor can decide what treatment(s) are appropriate to treat NSCLC. By knowing all you can about what the options are, you can help be more active in this decision.


Quick Tips for Talking to Your Care Team


If you don't understand the answers your oncologist or Care Team members give you, ask questions until you do
Take notes, or have a friend or family member go with you to your appointment to take notes for you
Write down any instructions so you can remember them once you leave the office
Don't be afraid to ask where you can find more information about NSCLC



Questions to Ask Your Care Team


Being well informed is important as you work with your Care Team. The following questions can help you start a discussion with your Oncologist or other Care Team members about NSCLC and possible treatments.



Questions to Ask Your Care Team:

Are there different kinds of lung cancer?

What is NSCLC specifically?

What are the risk factors for NSCLC?

What types of treatment are there for NSCLC?

How do you decide what treatment to prescribe?

How long does treatment usually last?