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Help me understand my parent's cancer prognosis

• Article - Getting a Second Opinion When Your Parent Is Diagnosed With Cancer

  Guidance from Caring.com on when, why, and how to get a second opinion on your parent's cancer diagnosis.

• Article - How to Make Sure You Understand Your Parent's Cancer Prognosis

  This article helps you understand the implications of your parent's cancer prognosis.

• Checklist - 10 Things You Need to Know When Your Parent Is Diagnosed With Cancer

• Article - How to Find Out Exactly What Kind of Cancer Your Parent Has

  Learn which questions to ask to understand your parent's cancer diagnosis, so you can help her make the best treatment decisions and get the care she needs.

• Article - Questions to Ask Your Parent's Oncologist About the Diagnosis

  The 20 essential questions to ask the oncologist when your parent is diagnosed with cancer.

• Article - Colorectal Cancer Risks

  Some risk factors for colorectal cancer may come as a surprise. Learn the most common colorectal cancer risk factors that could affect your parent.

• Article - Breast Cancer Risks

  Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among older women. Here's how to assess your mother's risk factors for breast cancer.

Questions & Answers

• Question - If I stop chemo, my doctor says my colon cancer will return. When?

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• Question - How can I get my parent's doctor to explain his cancer treatment in a way I can understand?

  When you're having trouble understanding your parent's doctor or oncologist, try these communication tricks to get her to explain more clearly.