Patients often ask the wrong questions. These are the ones doctors want you to ask.

Oncologist’s FAQ

As an oncologist, these are the questions I want my patients to ask.

Q: Why do two doctors suggest different cancer treatments?

Because cancer biology differs from patient to patient. Treatment depends on stage, tumor type, genetics, and overall fitness — not just the report.

Q: Will my treatment plan change after I travel?

Possibly. Final decisions are made after physical examination, pathology review, and tumor board discussion. This improves accuracy, not uncertainty.

Q: Is advanced cancer always untreatable?

No. Many advanced cancers are treatable and controllable with modern protocols, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

Q: What matters more — hospital or doctor?

Experience with your specific cancer. Volume and outcomes matter more than branding.
Doctor’s note: Cancer treatment is not about speed or cost. It is about precision and timing.

Transplant Surgeon’s FAQ

“From a transplant surgeon’s perspective, here is what patients should know.”

Q: Who is eligible for transplant?

Not every patient who needs a transplant is fit for one. We assess organ failure severity, infection risk, nutrition, and long-term compliance.

Q: Why are some patients declined?

Decline is a safety decision. A transplant is successful only if the patient can survive surgery and lifelong immunosuppression.

Q: Is transplant a permanent cure?

No. It is lifelong medical management. Surgery is one step — follow-up and medication are forever.

Q: What determines success?

Post-transplant care, monitoring, and patient discipline — not just the operation.
Surgeon’s note: A transplant saves life only when responsibility is shared between doctor and patient.