Use Journal to Track Symptoms & Share with Medical Team
AT YOUR MEDICAL APPOINTMENT
Take this journal with you and use it to help explain and demonstrate each symptom
Tell the doctor clearly what you are worried about and take a list of questions you want to ask
Discuss any known family history of breast or ovarian cancer, and your heritage. People from backgrounds including Ashkenazi Jewish, Polish, Icelandic and Pakistani may be more likely to carry a genetic fault that increases ovarian cancer risk
Request a CA-125 blood test if it’s not suggested
Seek a second opinion if you are not happy with the outcome
Take someone with you for support and to help keep a record of what is said
Keep a record of your interactions with physicians, including dates of visits, outcomes and next steps