Do I have to make all my cancer care decisions myself?

No. You do not have to make every decision on your own unless you want to.

People handle this differently. Some patients want to make all the decisions about their cancer care themselves. Others prefer that family members make most of the decisions for them. Some people want to know all the details about their care, while others prefer to know as little as possible. There is no right or wrong choice.

What matters is letting your doctor and family members know your preference and asking them to follow your wishes. It also helps to talk with your team about your goals for care at this stage, and what is most important to you now. Good communication helps everyone support you in the way you want.