Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients or parents of children with bone cancer may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about bone cancers:

1. What are the signs of bone cancer?
   
   
2. What tests will be used if bone cancer is suspected?
   
   
3. What type of biopsy will I receive?
   
   
4. When and from whom will I receive the results of the diagnostic tests?
   
   
5. What is the type and stage of my bone cancer?
   
   
6. What is the prognosis?
   
   
7. How will you determine if the cancer started in my bone or spread from somewhere else?
   
   
8. What are the treatment options for my type of cancer?
   
   
9. What are the risks associated with these treatments?
   
   
10. Am I likely to need an amputation?
    
    
11. What are the chances of the cancer spreading outside of my bones?
    
    
12. How will I be monitored following treatment?
    
    
13. What are the chances that my bone cancer will return?
    
    
14. Are my children at higher risk for bone cancer?
    
    
15. Can you recommend a support group?