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  • Examples of questions to ask your pivot nurse

Examples of questions to ask your pivot nurse

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For any questions:

Call 1-800-363-0063

Cancer and its treatment

  • When can I talk to you and why would I? Please give me examples.
  • Can you remind me of the stage of my disease? What is TNM staging?
  • Can you explain my treatment schedule and how long it will last?
  • Can you describe what my day at the cancer clinic/in preoperative planning/radiation therapy planning will look like?
  • How will I know my cancer is getting better after the treatments?
  • Will I be able to go on vacation during the course of my treatment?
  • Will I be able to babysit my grandchildren during my treatment?
  • Will I be able to keep working during my treatment?
  • Can I come to my treatments by myself? Do I need someone to come with me?
  • Should I be on a special diet during my treatment?
  • What can I expect after surgery?
  • When will I be able to go back to my activities/work?
  • Will I need more treatments after?
  • Will I be able to keep exercising during my treatment?

Difficulties in adapting to cancer (feel free to talk about your fears and worries)

  • I need to talk to someone. Can I come and see you between my treatments?
  • Why do you screen for distress?
  • Why do you do an initial assessment of needs?

Resources available

  • What resources are available to me (example: psychological support, transportation, home care, financial aid)?
  • What should I do if I don’t feel well when the cancer clinic is closed?
  • Who are the members of your interdisciplinary team of professionals?
  • What community organizations can help me?
  • Do you have a list of their services?

Need support preparing your questions?

For assistance preparing for your appointment, or to better understand your care team’s role, you can contact a nurse or librarian through the Info-cancer Hotline.

1-800-363-0063
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