{"id":2050,"date":"2026-04-07T08:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/patient-education-faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:02:11","slug":"patient-education-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/?page_id=2050","title":{"rendered":"Patient Education &#038; FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\nhtml body .ast-container,html body .site-content>.ast-container,html body .site-content{padding:0!important;max-width:none!important;margin:0 auto!important}\nhtml body .site-content .entry-content,html body .site-content article,html body .site-content .ast-article-single,html body #primary,html body .ast-primary{padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border:0!important;background:transparent!important}\nhtml body .ast-single-post-order{padding:0!important;margin:0!important}\nhtml body .entry-header,html body .ast-single-post-header,html body header.entry-header,html body .ast-banner-title-visibility,html body .ast-archive-description{display:none!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important}\nhtml body .site-content{padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important}\nhtml body .site-footer{margin-top:0!important}\n.dra-final-cta .final-inner{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;text-align:left}\n.dra-final-cta .final-img img{width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);display:block}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text h2{text-align:left;margin:0 0 12px}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text p{text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:none}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text .credline{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:18px}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text .credline span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600}\n@media(max-width:760px){.dra-final-cta .final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}.dra-final-cta .final-img img{margin:0 auto}.dra-final-cta .final-text h2,.dra-final-cta .final-text p{text-align:center}}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.ast-container,.site-content>.ast-container{padding:0!important;max-width:none!important}\n.site-content .entry-content{margin:0!important;padding:0!important}\n.ast-article-single{padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border:0!important}\n.site-content{padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important}\n.site-footer{margin-top:0!important}\n.entry-header,.ast-single-post-header,header.entry-header,.ast-banner-title-visibility{display:none!important}\n.dra-page{font-family:-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a2540;line-height:1.7}\n.dra-page *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.dra-hero{position:relative;width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 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This page covers the questions we hear most often \u2014 from diagnosis through recovery. For personal questions about your case, please contact us directly.<\/p><h2>Before your consultation<\/h2><ul><li>Bring all original reports and scans<\/li><li>List current medications<\/li><li>Prepare questions in writing<\/li><li>Bring a family member or caregiver<\/li><li>Allow 45\u201360 minutes for a thorough discussion<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"dra-facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">Free<\/span><span class=\"l\">Second opinion<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">48h<\/span><span class=\"l\">Response time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">All<\/span><span class=\"l\">Languages welcome<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">Honest<\/span><span class=\"l\">Always<\/span><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"dra-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Infographic-9-Questions-Checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Patient Education &#038; FAQs \u2014 clinical infographic by Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal\"><figcaption>Infographic: Patient Education &amp; FAQs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><section class=\"dra-faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p class=\"sub\">Answers to the most common questions about Patient Education &#038; FAQs.<\/p><details><summary>How do I get a second opinion from Dr. Abhishek?<\/summary><p>Send your diagnosis, biopsy reports, imaging scans, and previous treatment notes through our contact form. Dr. Abhishek personally reviews every case and responds within 48 hours with a detailed written opinion \u2014 free of charge.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What should I bring to my first consultation?<\/summary><p>Please bring all original reports (biopsy, pathology, blood work), imaging (CT\/MRI\/PET scans on CD), list of current medications, details of prior surgeries or treatments, and a family member. Previous opinions from other doctors are also helpful.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How long does a consultation take?<\/summary><p>Initial consultations typically take 30\u201360 minutes to allow thorough review of your case, explanation of treatment options, and time for all your questions. Follow-up visits are shorter.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I have a family member with me during consultation?<\/summary><p>Absolutely. We encourage family involvement in all treatment decisions. You can bring one or two family members or caregivers to any consultation.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do you offer video consultations?<\/summary><p>Yes. Video consultations are available for patients who cannot travel easily \u2014 especially for second opinions and follow-up. Contact us to schedule a video appointment.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Which languages does your team speak?<\/summary><p>Our team is comfortable in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and can arrange interpreters for patients who speak other languages including Bengali, Tamil, and Arabic.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Will I see the same doctor throughout my treatment?<\/summary><p>Yes. Dr. Abhishek personally manages every case from diagnosis through surgery and follow-up. Your case is never handed off to a junior colleague for the key decisions or the operation itself.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I prepare for cancer surgery?<\/summary><p>Preparation includes nutritional optimisation, managing other health conditions (diabetes, BP, heart), stopping certain medications, and chest physiotherapy. Our team provides detailed pre-operative instructions in writing.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What happens after surgery \u2014 who follows me up?<\/summary><p>You will see Dr. Abhishek at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and then every 6 months for 5 years. Long-distance patients can do follow-up via video and reports. Oncologist follow-up runs in parallel.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What if I cannot afford treatment?<\/summary><p>Do not give up without speaking to us. We help patients access insurance, charitable trusts, crowdfunding platforms, and hospital financial assistance programs. 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