10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Breast Cancer
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...
Breast Cancer
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How is breast cancer treated? Can this cancer be cured?
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What are the “stages” of breast cancer? How do I know what stage I am in?
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Will I need surgery? If so, will I lose one or both breasts?
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What are my surgery options?
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Will I need radiation therapy or chemotherapy? If so, where do I go and who will perform the treatment?
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What kinds of medications will I need to take?
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What kinds of follow-up care will I need after treatment?
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Will this cancer return after treatment? What are the risk factors for the development of breast cancer in my family members?
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What kinds of lifestyle changes will I need to make because of my breast cancer?
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Where can I go for more information and for emotional support?
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