Questions you should ask your doctor regarding mental problems

In treating mental concerns, your health care team may include an internist, oncologist, counselor, dietician, and physical therapist. Consider asking them the following questions:

Is it likely that my cancer treatment will cause cognitive problems?
What do you believe has caused my cognitive problems?
Can we assess my degree of impairment?
Are there medications that can help?
How long to you believe my problems will continue?
What has been your experience with other patients taking similar treatment? What is our plan to help me increase and improve my level of cognitive function?
Are my problems like to worsen as treatment continues?
Can we assess my nutrition levels? And can these be monitored regularly?
Do I have any other health conditions that might be contributing to my cognitive problems?
Is it appropriate to consider possible brain involvement of my cancer?