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What is the most important question to ask the oncologist before starting chemotherapy?
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Benefit, side effect: First: is this a curable or palliative treatment? May ask the oncologist to go over current guideline with you, especially the NCCN guideline. Second: what are the benefits including response rate, survival benefit, and quality of life benefit. Third: how is the medicine given? What would be the expected side effects, and how to deal with them when occur. Good luck.
Answered 12/29/2014
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