• How does the type of cancer I have affect my treatment options?
• What is my stage of lung cancer?
• How does the stage affect my treatment options?
• Has cancer spread to other parts of my body? Which parts?
• Will I need more tests before deciding what treatments are best for me?
• Should I seek a second opinion?

General lung cancer treatment

• What are all my treatment options?
• What type of treatment do you recommend for me and why?
• Is my treatment plan based on my biomarker test results?
• Will I need more than one type of treatment?
• What are the pros and cons of each type of treatment?
• What is the goal of my treatment (cure, stop cancer from growing, or help ease symptoms)?
• How can I learn more about my treatment options, such as chemo, surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy?
• If my insurance does not cover the best treatment for me, what resources are available to help with access/payment?
• How long will I be on treatment before I know it is working?
• How often are my follow-up scans?
• When should we do another biopsy? Is liquid biopsy an option for me?
• What are the side effects of my treatment? How are these side effects managed?
• I want children in my future. Should I consider fertility preservation before starting treatment?
• Who is my contact person at the cancer center to answer any questions I may have?
• Can I still work during treatment?
• Can I travel during treatment?

Surgery

• What type of surgery is right for me and why?
• What are the risks of the surgery?
• What are the short-term and long-term effects after the surgery?
• How long will I be in the hospital?
• What side effects should I expect?
• Will I feel pain? If so, how will it be controlled?
• When can I get back to my normal activities?

• Have I had comprehensive biomarker testing?
• What are my biomarker results?
• How will my biomarker test results affect my treatment options?
• If biomarkers are found, how will that affect my treatment plan?
• Can my biomarker be treated with targeted therapy?
• Will I have targeted therapy as a pill or through an IV (in a vein)?
• How often will I get targeted therapy?

Targeted therapy

• How often will the radiation therapy be given?
• How many treatments will I have per week, and for how long?
• What side effects should I expect, and how do I manage them?
• Will I also need other treatments, such as chemotherapy or surgery? If so, when will I receive them, and in what order?
• Will I need a special diet during or after my radiation therapy?
• Can I drive myself to and from the treatment facility?
• Will I be able to continue my normal activities during treatment?
• After my treatment is complete, how often will I need to return for checkups?

• Will I have one drug or a combination of drugs?
• What is my chemo schedule?
• Can I drive myself to/from treatment?
• How will we know if the treatment is working?
• What side effects should I tell my healthcare team about?
• Can I prevent or treat any of the side effects?
• Will I have side effects after the treatment is completed?
• Can I take vitamins while I am on chemo?
• Do I have to eat certain foods or avoid certain foods?

Radiation therapy

• Is immunotherapy a part of my treatment plan? Why or why not?
• Which immunotherapy drug do you recommend for me and why?
• What are the benefits and risks of taking immunotherapy?
• What are the possible side effects of immunotherapy?
• What are the sign and symptoms of a severe reaction to immunotherapy?
• What should I do if I have a severe reaction to immunotherapy?
• What is the treatment for a severe reaction if I were to have one?

• What is being studied for the type of lung cancer I’ve been diagnosed with?
• Are there any clinical trials I should think about?
• What phase is this clinical trial?
• What are the risks and benefits?
• How long will the trial last?
• Who pays for the trial?
• What will I be asked to do?
• Can I learn the results of the trial?

Chemotherapy

Clinical trials

Immunotherapy

General side effects

• What side effects could I experience with my specific cancer treatment plan?
• Does everyone experience these side effects?
• How can the side effects of treatment impact my quality of life?
• What can I do to manage these side effects?
• Can side effects from treatment be prevented?
• What is palliative care and how can it help me?
• What can I do to best prepare for possible treatment side effects?

Palliative care

• Does my cancer center have a palliative care team?
• How can I make an appointment for palliative care?
• Is palliative care covered by my insurance?
• What kind of treatments can I expect with palliative care?

• How will my treatment plan affect my daily life and activities?
• What is known about lung cancer coming back after treatment?
• What lifestyle changes or supportive care options could improve my prognosis?
• How can I access emotional and psychological support for my prognosis?

• Are there support groups available for me and my loved ones?
• Where can I get more information about lung cancer?
• Where can I get financial help?
• Where can I get treatment-related help such as wigs or transportation to appointments?
• Does my cancer center have a social worker or patient navigator that can help me? Can you refer me to a social worker?

• What cancer centers or universities specializein my type of cancer?
• Can I get a second opinion at one of thesecenters and still be treated by you?
• Will I need oxygen for certain activities or fortraveling by plane?
• Should I see any other specialists (physical oroccupational therapist, nutritionist, etc.)?