Advocacy questions for your next appointment
Going into an appointment can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating Colon Cancer. Bringing a few grounded, advocacy focused questions can help you feel more in control and supported.
Here are a few questions we put together that you can ask your doctor:
Can you explain my diagnosis and stage in plain language and what it means for my next 30–90 days?
What are my treatment options, and what’s the goal of each one (cure, control, symptom relief)?
What side effects should I expect, and what can we do ahead of time to manage them?
What symptoms are urgent? what should I look out for that could send me to the ER vs. a call to the office?
Are there clinical trials I should consider right now?
Should I get a second opinion and what would it change?
Who can help me with nutrition, mental health, and practical support during treatment?
If you’d like, share a question that helped you feel more grounded or one you wish you’d asked sooner.