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向医生询问有关晚期癌症的问题

在整个癌症治疗中，沟通都很重要。 如果您知道自己患有晚期癌症，则可以选择进行护理以及需要采取的步骤。 对于许多人来说，很难问这些步骤应该是什么。 一些晚期癌症患者可以从积极治疗中受益，而其他人则不能。

无论您是刚刚被诊断出疾病，还是标准治疗方法均无效，请务必向您的医疗团队询问未来的期望。 研究表明，与医生进行过此类讨论的患者的生活质量要高于没有进行此类讨论的患者。

您可以寄希望于最好的同时仍能了解您的选择。 您拥有的信息越多，您和您所爱的人就您想如何在护理方面取得更好的决策。 与医生会面时，请考虑询问以下一些问题：

有关癌症的问题

• “晚期癌症”对我意味着什么？

• 我患有晚期癌症可以活多久？

• Are there tests I should have now to better understand the extent of my cancer?

Questions about Treatment Choices

• What’s the best we can hope for by trying another treatment? What’s the goal?

• What are my treatment choices? Which do you recommend for me and why?

• Is this treatment plan meant to help side effects, slow the growth of my cancer, or both?

• Is there a chance that a new treatment will be found while we try the old one?

• Would a clinical trial be right for me?

• What kind of care will I receive to keep me comfortable if I decide not to have active treatment for my cancer?

Questions about Symptoms and Side Effects

• What are the possible side effects and other downsides of this treatment? How likely are they?

• How can I manage the symptoms of my advanced cancer or the side effects of its treatment?

• Can you refer me to a palliative care specialist to help me cope with my side effects?

Questions about Making the Transition from Cancer Treatment to Hospice Care

• How do I decide whether to continue or stop cancer treatment?

• When should I consider having hospice care?

• How can I make sure I have the best quality of life possible – that I am comfortable and free of pain?

• Can I have hospice care in my home, or do I have to go to a special facility?

• How can I get help with financial and legal issues (for example, paying for hospice care or preparing a will or an advance directive)?

• How can I get help with my spiritual needs?

Talking about these questions may help you decide whether to continue or to begin active treatment. Tell your health care team exactly what you want to know, and how much you can take in. If possible, it's best to involve your loved ones in this process. It will help you figure out your needs and the needs of others close to you.