Many people with mesothelioma want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. They want to learn all they can about the disease and their treatment choices. However, the shock and stress after a mesothelioma diagnosis can make it hard to think of everything to ask the doctor. Often, it helps to make a list of questions before an appointment.
To help remember what the doctor says, people may take notes or ask whether they may use a tape recorder. Some also want to have a family member or friend with them when they talk to the doctor -- to take part in the discussion, to take notes, or just to listen.
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