Advocating for your own health can be hard. But educating yourself about your health and asking questions can help you immensely both physically and emotionally.

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Learn as much as you can about your situation. Talk to your doctor. Don't leave any of your questions unanswered. 

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Here are some suggested questions to ask your doctor:

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• What is uterine cancer?

• What causes uterine cancer?

• What are the symptoms of uterine cancer?

• What type of doctor should I see if I think I might have uterine cancer?

• What type of uterine cancer do I have?

• What is the stage and grade of my uterine cancer?

• What is my expected prognosis?

• Has my cancer spread to other locations outside my uterus?

• What treatment do you recommend for me and why?

• What are the goals of treatment? Is it to eliminate the cancer or to make me feel better?

• How long will treatment take?

• What side effects can I expect to feel from my treatment?

• Will I be able to have children after my treatment?

• Can my cancer still return even after treatment?

• How can I preserve my quality of life while undergoing treatment?

• What should I know about clinical trials?

• Where can I go for more information about clinical trials?

• What support services are available to me and my family?

• Should other women in my family be tested regularly for uterine cancer?

• Are there any brochures or other printed material I can take home with me?

• With whom may I speak about my financial and insurance concerns?

• Questions of Your Own!

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