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

1. Am I at risk for throat cancer?
   
   
2. What tests will be used to diagnose my cancer?
   
   
3. What type of cancer do I have and where is it located?
   
   
4. What is the stage and grade of my cancer?
   
   
5. Do I need to have surgery? If so, what is involved?
   
   
6. Can surgery remove all of the cancer?
   
   
7. Will I need additional treatments before or after surgery?
   
   
8. If I have surgery, how will it affect my speech and swallowing?
   
   
9. Who will help me with these problems?
   
   
10. What can be done if I cannot get enough nutrition?
    
    
11. What are the chances of my cancer returning?
    
    
12. Does this cancer put me at higher risk for other cancers?
    
    
13. How will my cancer be monitored following treatment?
    
    
14. What is the prognosis based on my cancer?
    
    
15. Can you recommend some support groups for patients with throat cancers?