OnCare About Surgery– OnCare Cancer Center About Surgery

Questions to ask about surgery:

  • Why is surgery the best option?
  • Are there other treatment options?
  • How soon will I be able to return to normal activities after surgery?
  • What are the chances that surgery will remove all of my cancer?
  • What are the potential risks and side effects of the surgery?
  • Should I consider undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery to make sure all the cancer is destroyed?
  • Is there anything I can do or should not do before surgery to improve my outcome?
  • What exercises can I do after surgery to get stronger?
  • How do your other surgery patients feel about the procedure?

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