Central Nervous System Carcin... Health Article

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR

• Which type of CNS carcinoma do I have?
• With this type of carcinoma, what is the five-year survival rate for a person of my age and gender?
• What is the one-year survival rate?
• Is there a center that specializes in treating this type of cancer?
• Are there any clinical trials in which I might be eligible to participate?
• Does this health care institution have a support group for individuals with my type of carcinoma?
• What is your approach to relieving pain? (Do we agree?)