{"id":16727,"date":"2023-03-01T17:37:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/?post_type=therapeutic-area&#038;p=16727"},"modified":"2023-03-02T12:29:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:29:53","slug":"talking-your-doctor-about-cancer-screening-an-key-00440","status":"publish","type":"therapeutic-area","link":"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/therapeutic-areas\/oncologia\/talking-your-doctor-about-cancer-screening-an-key-00440\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking to Your Doctor About Lung Cancer Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--4c53745dd77376efb6a748cf21ae4c73 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--583eb8901fd27caf7b98ace07d48ac5f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--d879e3ebb35b15c0d38516f64547c0ae\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16729\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"1024\"\n        height=\"337\"\n                alt=\"Talking to a Loved One About Lung Cancer Screening\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--6a14ded680d6dc197e5d5b77f7fe0aba mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--center  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--cf3f2190033ae664457d1c6ea6e04c39\"><em>Medical appointments can be overwhelming, but conversations with your doctor shouldn&#8217;t be. Use this tip sheet to help you prepare to talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening during your next appointment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--97aadf06ffcfb9d38c1a327dc090a69f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--4c21258dc398f4f559d0f3cdc473a23d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--3 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--5efea956aa70b3e542d259808a11569c\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16719\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"124\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--481501b12687ac36b72282a4368e3c2e mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--6 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--center mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--4a4e93c34386aaca4b45dd96a923c370\"> <span class=\"no-text-breaking\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--e85cb92f734d30c6b8bab1604f88c502 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--3 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-left mhh-mcn-v1-image--39ff12c73b252992f4274229410b3b9c\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16719\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"124\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--a6f303ac27bceaed19c1547efdd23a45 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--7974ee6137d5c46cd3e836a8c214d4a8 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color  has-object-object-font-size mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--center  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--eb4203fa29b32d53d4e3ade8c3ec2059\">Most people don\u2019t experience lung cancer symptoms until the cancer is advanced. Yearly screening can help save lives by finding lung cancer earlier, before it has spread. The earlier the stage the better chance of a cure.<br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:79px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--c30537d4acb8baa9623f7b0ee3761306 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--a63a406959606c4dbfd4f47bec4d19d9 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--c288ecb3c9eebd9b75bdc22b427a1019 mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--1f192f85f41f7eaea8afbab05e04653f\"><strong>Go Prepared:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--4a0862c65ac5c657b01f85c9f48c7572\"><br>A few days before your appointment, take some time to collect important information in a folder or a notebook. Doing this will help you feel confident and prepared to talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--f0f6ba99c5f20a8d025520f4e849bd72 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--0804ea86f271fe2b3e7ea90bedb9c928 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--1 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--0ea24f144565461b0c0f2d0856d968d1 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--11 mhh-mcn-column--m-11 mhh-mcn-column--l-11\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--efeede460471ca87eca80ffb8589756e\">Think about the kind of questions you\u2019d like to ask your doctor and write them down to take with you to your appointment. See the last page of this guide for some ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--11446b70f80a14c89ad72c72bc726238 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b2f2f47374b0c67200b0a48eedb78654 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e24de670bb2d6f98cef13e682a3ef96c mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b3e8b6db11633c200f9b0ca2253d6ea9 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--a431fb41edfcafb1e60a9ba0c0c181c7\">Make notes about any changes in your health or routine, like sleep, diet or exercise tolerance. This can ensure you won\u2019t forget anything you want to discuss and give your doctor an overall picture of your health.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--fcefcb696d164eab360fc6d61f20cf6f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--e0374304ab51a8fab5ff171a3f25717c mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--467f298ac844d6d01e3479b54b4e7321\">Talk to your family to learn more about their medical history. This can help your doctor assess if you have a higher risk for lung cancer or other diseases.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2197d86fec311f193c6e562918367caa mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--0ee04c12902a164d2b9a7f1587443c20\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16753\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_3.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"650\"\n        height=\"351\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--c8ad136be27a6f141baec5826316d13b mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--8c9a2e250b2493fdb486fec3994e2ce7\"><strong>Always be honest:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-700-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--c43447f69c9f4e395b58bad5dfa1ce12\">You know yourself best \u2013 your habits, your lifestyle, how you\u2019re feeling. Being open with your doctor will help them provide the best care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--efee19769e44e6b88349543ec28ab953 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--7fde614e6d8e94284d14baf1a9e2422b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c36a8f27b4dc3472d268d4a5d2631da9 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-11 mhh-mcn-column--l-11\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-gray-700-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--482fc3c4009cab1fbabe40bcf5e4cc55\">Most people with early stages of lung cancer don\u2019t experience symptoms. But if you do notice any changes in your health, be sure to share your symptoms with your doctor even if you think it may be embarrassing or unnecessary. No one knows your body better than you, so speak up and let your doctor know how you are really feeling<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-full mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--54b2a46a150976d81a071685553f8a85 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--433e4873a9877ab1b60dd3388eb12a50 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--3551dbff74a5d16351e003566259d7e1 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--fe9d62e4ef6915e86a2e06d974573b7f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--1 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--8cb5cdc1b30c0acbdea8048df9a3c51d mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--05609d094ece759e71f75744420e0c70 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--2f540a7458870b904315d68042177fc0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16761\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_4.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"521\"\n        height=\"298\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2280b10492dc842de31377191bfe95a2 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--8a44c909c3cfda5426c9a1cd212911fd mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--4f3be0805caabcbc09a16b8a6d801330 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-gray-700-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--421c251938facf4feae5a43de2add81d\">Let your doctor know if you currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. The greatest risk for lung cancer is a history of smoking, so be honest about your smoking habits. It is crucial information for your doctor to understand.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--5b59e6adf070c45c18cd0b86252f4bb0 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--81616dafaedb2f85d29e9900f47429ed mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-gray-700-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--9eb4c09de845655c0c098219994afb9e\">Don\u2019t let fear prevent you from talking about your lifestyle, diet, alcohol consumption or non-prescribed drugs. Your doctor is there to help you and can best help if they have a full view of your issues and needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--c1b08af8f238dc047a92b04564797bf8\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16763\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_5.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"1024\"\n        height=\"345\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"Talking to your doctor about lung cancer can feel overwhelming but it\ndoesn\u2019t have to be. Arriving prepared can help relieve some of your stress\nand help you to have a more productive conversation with your doctor.\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--center  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--d73861a6699c0c30546beea0f69d800e\"><em>Talking to your doctor about lung cancer can feel overwhelming but it doesn\u2019t have to be. Arriving prepared can help relieve some of your stress and help you to have a more productive conversation with your doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--570ba97273545c6be53edfd40037e5a4 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--7549851cd139691be394dd434ffc252d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--5c83dc1bd79a34e3c733611081eda3a2 mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--d8d9e1a14b09690eda678427afc0019f\"><strong>Speak up for yourself:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1e763a3cf4362d27780c2c626a9e47b3\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--5aee6b0b1d5d68f38c463d03d00fc4bf\">Take control of your health. Speaking up for yourself and working with your doctor to make health care decisions that are right for you are all critical pieces to getting your best health care.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--7d7f404f0f203f37b3693673db5c0c9f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--7fde614e6d8e94284d14baf1a9e2422b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c251b207a128d425cd472dec1215200d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-11 mhh-mcn-column--l-11\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--cf591627809797180aac581072c72a93\">Try to take notes during the appointment or ask your doctor if you can record the conversation on your phone. This can help you digest what your doctor is saying and give you something to refer to after you leave the office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--3d4e52819a16b3142ff3b5676b182b2e mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--7fde614e6d8e94284d14baf1a9e2422b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c4552c67d081843f4fdf2b6b1684b757 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-11 mhh-mcn-column--l-11\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--e753e55099c822c2aa6b8a0623671a6d\">Bring a family member or loved one with you for extra support. They can also jot down answers to your questions and make sure you don\u2019t miss any important information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--1ad06bcdef64de85a8c46f534b2cf0e1 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--3e86b324d215141d4190c028196125f5 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--8ff1b53796b72aa721962e773e86d5d5 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--39dce0e3dc0d4c0eaa76e8fc27c1f912 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--33f8fdd4b9cca23275e7b3f88e676c70\">Don\u2019t be afraid to get a second opinion.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--7399c0c95d15f238aaa1b3122f8c8bba mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--dbc6d640fb88f2ebb71375a8b1510771 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--ab3684b539d0b7917eab0a2121ebd9cc\">Tell your doctor about your concerns and ask for all your options so that you can agree on what will work best for you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e721ab9fff5b887e549bad6153d4bbc2 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcb303a6ed597cc7abe802abbf3f0331 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--7d73a638e7574605e43344fba5e2e221\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/bullet.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"28\"\n        height=\"38\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--a5ab3b259d558b3eba960e1bd33be467 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--10 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--48b70d628726ba6b29ae8ae0ea20d137\">If you do not understand what your doctor is saying, ask them to explain it again. Your doctor is there to guide you and help you understand what is going on. They want you to speak up if you\u2019re feeling confused.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2acc6a97bd3aba3a4754ba2c56f1f7cb mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--c29ca0a992948effdae7a944498055da\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16767\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_6.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"611\"\n        height=\"336\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--174cd1184af82b2b3ec631e9c681451b mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--555a03f2d76a69f34f89505a79af5918 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--5efea956aa70b3e542d259808a11569c\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16719\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"124\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2ff56aa2c5a3078db4b3d086e24138b2 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--8 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--center mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--e252d6c6d7ac425cea0258e12fa933c6\"><strong>Unsure of where to start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--9d3aa8978334a080fd376b755dae9617 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-left mhh-mcn-v1-image--39ff12c73b252992f4274229410b3b9c\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16719\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"124\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--7044f4baa26af4f941d573d5334d55f0 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--a9f191e62bab203b338e3815f40a414a mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--5bd766a55a6842517ea9735bad1cbe08 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--343d501fb0b046515e4a377877f0e891 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color  has-object-object-font-size mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--center  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--79b0d2265f9ed189013436e3ceddbb1a\">Here are some questions you could ask your doctor about lung cancer and lung cancer screenings:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--b4f07d7d1d16c94dba2fcbc8233248de\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16791\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_7.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"762\"\n        height=\"389\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e1385e9d25c5e6f766a0e625fc4d5bfb mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--cced94d2ab08bf38e2cefa72a8aaa8b8 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--bca1a52741a449c5b473116d7995eb3e\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--53455fa5483d4d60d87c95ac35446b81 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-line\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>American Cancer Society. Lung Cancer Risk Factors. Available in: https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/prevention-and-early-detection\/risk-factors.html. Date: October 1, 2019. Citation date: December 19, 2022.  <\/li><li>American Cancer Society. Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer. Available in:https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/signs-symptoms.html Date: October 1, 2019. Citation date:December 19, 2022 <\/li><li>American Lung Association. Lung Cancer Key Findings. Available in: State of Lung Cancer | Key Findings |<\/li><li> American Lung Association. Date:November 17, 2022. Citation date: December 19, 2022 American Lung Association. What to Expect from a Lung Cancer Screening. Available in: What to Expect from a Lung Cancer Screening | SavedBy The Scan | American Lung Association. Citation date: December 19, 2022<\/li><li> CANCERCARE. Communicating With Your Health Care Team. 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