Talking often with the doctor is important [2] to make informed decisions about your health care. These suggested questions are a starting point to help you learn more about your cancer care and treatment. You are also encouraged to ask additional questions that are important to you.

• What type of uterine cancer do I have?
• Can you explain my pathology report (laboratory test results) to me?
• What is the stage of the cancer? What does this mean?
• What is the grade of the tumor? What does this mean?
• What are my options for treatment?
• What clinical trials are open to me?
• Is hormone therapy one of the treatment options for this type and stage of uterine cancer?
• What treatment plan do you recommend? Why?
• What is the goal of each treatment?
• Who will be part of my health care team, and what does each member do?
• Who will be coordinating my overall treatment and follow-up care?
• What are the possible side effects of each treatment, both in the short-term and the long-term?
• Will this treatment affect my ability to become pregnant? Should I talk with a fertility specialist before treatment begins?
• Could this treatment affect my sex life? If so, how and for how long?
• How will this treatment affect my daily life? Will I be able to work, exercise, and perform my usual activities?
• If I’m worried about managing the costs related to my cancer care, who can help me with these concerns?
• [If applicable] If I take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer and later develop cancer of the uterus, will that affect my chances for successful treatment?
• What follow-up tests will I need, and how often will I need them?
• What support services are available to me? To my family?
• Whom do I call for questions or problems?