What should you ask your physician about endometrial cancer?

It is important for you to have honest, open discussions with your physician.

You should ask questions, no matter how trivial you may think they are. Some questions to consider:

• What type and grade of endometrial cancer do I have?

• Has my cancer spread beyond the uterus?

• What is the stage of my cancer and what does that mean in my case?

• What treatments are appropriate for me? What do you recommend? Why?

• What should I do to be ready for treatment?

• What risks or side effects should I expect?

• What are the chances of recurrence of my cancer with the treatment programs we have discussed?

• Should I follow a special diet?

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

• What is my expected prognosis, based on my cancer as you view it?

• Does this cancer prevent me from considering estrogen-replacement therapy?