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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Stent Placement for Bile Duct Cancer

You may be overwhelmed with the information that you receive from your doctor. It is important to take the time to gather as much information as possible. Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor about stent placement for bile duct cancer:

  • If I need a stent, which procedure do you recommend for me?

  • Do I need surgery to place the stent?

  • Is the stent permanent or temporary?

  • What kind of treatment do I need after the stent is placed?

  • How will I feel after the stent placement?

  • When can I get back to my normal activities?

  • Will the procedure affect my diet?

  • How long will the stent need to stay in place?

  • What kind of follow-up care will I need after stent placement?

Online Medical Reviewer: Alteri, Rick MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Coleman, JoAnn RN, MS, ACNP, AOCN®
Online Medical Reviewer: Pierce-Smith, Daphne RN, MSN, CCRC, FNP
Online Medical Reviewer: Stump-Sutliff, Kim RN, MSN, AOCNS
Online Medical Reviewer: Sun, Weijing MD
Last Annual Review Date: 9/23/2009