Thrivership: Questions to Ask My Healthcare Team

After you’ve completed cancer treatment, talk to your healthcare team about next steps and
follow-up care as you transition to life beyond cancer. Below are a few questions to get you
started!

What is the chance that the cancer will come back? What specific signs or symptoms should I watch for?
How long will it take for me to get better and feel more like myself? When will side effects go away?
What long-term side effects or health issues are possible based on the cancer treatment I received? How can I manage these issues?
What follow-up tests will I need? How often will I need them?
Are there any lifestyle changes I should make to be healthy after treatment? Do I need a special diet or supplements after treatment?
What kind of exercise do you recommend for me? Are there any limits on what I can do?
Who will be managing my follow-up care? Are there other doctors I should see for follow-up care?
Who can I talk to if I have trouble coping with the changes in my life?
How do I get a treatment summary and survivorship care plan for my personal records?

After you’ve completed cancer treatment, talk to your healthcare team about next steps and follow-up care as you transition to life beyond cancer. Below are a few questions to get you started!

What is the chance that the cancer will come back? What specific signs or symptoms should I watch for?
How long will it take for me to get better and feel more like myself? When will side effects go away?
What long-term side effects or health issues are possible based on the cancer treatment I received? How can I manage these issues?
What follow-up tests will I need? How often will I need them?
Are there any lifestyle changes I should make to be healthy after treatment? Do I need a special diet or supplements after treatment?
What kind of exercise do you recommend for me? Are there any limits on what I can do?
Who will be managing my follow-up care? Are there other doctors I should see for follow-up care?
Who can I talk to if I have trouble coping with the changes in my life?
How do I get a treatment summary and survivorship care plan for my personal records?