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Bring these questions to your next appointment

When you learn you have anal cancer, you’ll have many questions for your cancer doctor at your first visit. Talking about treatment options with your doctor can help you feel better prepared to make decisions about your care. 

  • What type of anal cancer do I have, and what stage is it?  
  • Did I have all the scans I need to learn the stage?   
  • What genetic testing do you offer for anal cancer?   
  • What are the best treatment options for the type and stage of anal cancer I have?   
  • When can I start treatment?   
  • Can I get treatment at MSK locations close to my home?    
  • What are the risks and side effects of anal cancer treatment?   
  • Are there new anal cancer drugs I can try?   
  • Will I need more tests before treatment starts?  
  • What experience do you have in treating my type of cancer?   
  • How will MSK help me recover after treatment?   
  • Will I get side effects from treatment? How can I manage them?