Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about environmental factors and cancer:

1. Are there elements in my home or work environment that are carcinogenic?
   
   
2. Which cancers present the greatest risk based on my environment?
   
   
3. Which cancers present the greatest risk based on my lifestyle habits?
   
   
4. Am I using any products or medications that raise my risk of cancer?
   
   
5. Are there any tests that can determine the extent of my exposure to hazardous materials?
   
   
6. Which factors can I change in my life to reduce my risk of cancer?
   
   
7. Can you refer me to programs to help me quit smoking?
   
   
8. Who can I contact if I want information about a carcinogen?
   
   
9. How can I determine if a product is hazardous to my health?
   
   
10. If I have been exposed to a carcinogen in the past, how will it my future health?
    
    
11. Who can I contact if I feel a company is not following regulations for hazardous materials?