 Deciding on the treatment that is right for you is not only your doctor's decision, it's yours too. While it may seem like a daunting task, patients can and should be involved in making important treatment decisions. Talk to your doctor about whether immunotherapy might be part of your treatment plan. Consider asking your oncologist the following questions. What are the treatment goals of my current therapy? Am I a candidate to receive immunotherapy? How do I find out if I am eligible? I want to keep as many options open as possible while I'm still eligible. How does that affect which therapies I consider first? Could immunotherapy improve my chances to achieve a complete, durable response? What immunotherapy clinical trials are open to me? Could you refer me to speak to an expert at an immunotherapy center of excellence? Do not be afraid to ask these very important questions. Bring a friend or family member with you to your appointments. Take notes during this conversation and keep records of your appointments, scans, and other important health information all in one place. Be attentive so you can ask the right questions and be assertive about what you want. Should you have the opportunity to speak to another oncologist for a second opinion, you will want to be equipped with everything you need to make informed decisions about treatment moving forward. Remember that you have the ability to influence your outcomes in a very significant and positive way. Research like this is critically important if you want to be the best partner you can be in your own care.