5. Seek the support you need

So your GP appointment is all booked, but what do you say when you meet them?

• Explain you are worried you have cancer and don’t hesitate to ask for their support.
• Share your symptom diary if you have one. Be very clear about your symptoms, stating you’ve been experiencing *insert symptoms* for *insert time period*.

• Ask what diagnostic tests would need to be arranged and be clear how important it is to you that these be organised as soon as possible.

• 6. Champion yourself
• 7. Ask the important questions
• 8. Build your Team
• 9. Chase your schedule
• 10. You've got this!