• You need to understand what treatment methods the doctor is recommending and you need to understand everything that will happen to you.
• You should keep asking questions until you are satisfied.
• Take a pen and paper with you so you can write things down to go over later.
• It is helpful to take a friend or family member to the doctor visit.
• In between visits write down your questions and concerns so that you can bring them up next time you see your doctor.

Some questions you might want to ask:

• What will surgery entail?
• Can I still preserve my fertility?
• How long will I be in the hospital?
• What can I physically do after surgery?
• Will my diet be restricted?
• Will I need help and for how long?
• What type of cancer do I have?
• Has it spread beyond the ovary?
• What stage and what cell type is my cancer and what does that mean?
• What type of treatment would you recommend and why?
• If I need further treatment after surgery, when will it start and how long will it last?
• What are the chances my cancer will return?
• Are there any clinical trials I might consider?
• What are the potential side effects of treatment and how can they be managed?