Preparing for an appointment

What you can do

Your time with your doctor may be limited, so try to prepare a list of questions. For FAP, some basic questions to ask your doctor may include:

• What are the chances that I will pass the condition on to my children?
• How often will I need to have screening?
• What kind of tests will my screening involve?
• Will I need surgery?
• If I need surgery, when will I need it?
• What kind of surgery will I need?
• Will surgery cure my FAP?
• If not, what follow-up and treatment will I need?
• How accurate is genetic testing?