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Has there ever been a question you were afraid to ask your doctor?

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I'm afraid to ask frankly about my prognosis.
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I didn't feel comfortable talking about sexual issues with my doctor.
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I didn't feel my doctor would take my side effects seriously.
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I felt embarrassed talking about my gastrointestinal issues.
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Other: write as much as you feel comfortable sharing below.
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I have never been afraid to ask my doctor anything. If that is the case, it is time to find a new doctor. My oncologist welcomes questions and coordinates my treatment with an oncologist at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. If they don't agree, I don't agree to a new or change in treatment. Having knowledge about my disease has helped me to manage it very well.