QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOUR ONCOLOGIST
The most important questions cancer patients should ask their oncologist about treatment options, advanced therapies, testing, and expected outcomes.
Be Your Own Best Advocate
An informed patient is an empowered patient. Asking the right questions helps you understand your diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and make decisions aligned with your values and goals.
Questions About Your Diagnosis
What is my exact cancer type, stage, and grade?
Understanding the specifics of your diagnosis is foundational for all treatment decisions.
What biomarkers or mutations does my cancer have?
Biomarkers (PD-L1, HER2, EGFR, BRAF, MSI) determine eligibility for advanced therapies.
Should I get comprehensive genomic profiling (NGS)?
NGS may reveal actionable targets not found by standard testing.
What is my prognosis with and without treatment?
Understanding realistic expectations helps with treatment planning and goal-setting.
Questions About Treatment Options
What are all my treatment options, including advanced therapies?
Ask specifically about immunotherapy, targeted therapy, CAR-T, and clinical trials.
Am I eligible for immunotherapy or targeted therapy?
Eligibility depends on biomarkers, prior treatments, and organ function.
Are there relevant clinical trials I should consider?
Trials may offer access to next-generation therapies at no drug cost.
What are the expected side effects of each option?
Compare side effect profiles to choose the best fit for your lifestyle.
What are the realistic success rates for my specific case?
Ask for data specific to your cancer type, stage, and biomarker status.
Questions About Second Opinions
Should I Get a Second Opinion?
A second opinion from a specialized cancer center is always appropriate, especially for advanced or rare cancers.
Are There Better Options Available Internationally?
Ask whether treatments available abroad (CAR-T in China, clinical trials in the US) could benefit your case.
Can I Share My Reports with CancerFax for Evaluation?
CancerFax provides free treatment evaluations and can identify options your local team may not offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Oncology Consultations
How CancerFax Helps
CancerFax is a specialist cancer access and patient-navigation platform. We help patients and families understand their options, organise medical records, coordinate hospital communication, and support cross-border treatment planning where appropriate.
We help collect and organise reports, scans, pathology, biomarker results, and treatment history for structured case review.
We communicate with hospitals or trial teams to assess whether a case may be suitable for further screening.
We support appointment coordination, document submission, translation, and direct communication with international departments.
For international patients, we help with practical coordination — travel planning, hospital admission guidance, and local support.
If this option is not suitable, we help explore other relevant treatments, clinical trials, or advanced care pathways.
From inquiry through to follow-up, our coordinators provide a single point of contact for the family.
CancerFax does not guarantee treatment access, eligibility, or clinical outcome. Our role is to help patients access accurate information, structured review, and appropriate specialist pathways.
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified oncologist before making treatment decisions.