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Questions To Ask Before Agreeing To A Treatment Plan For Breast Cancer

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Before agreeing to a treatment for breast cancer, ask the questions listed below - and any additional questions that seem relevant to you.

To help remember the answers:

  • Ask the doctor if you can record the conversation. Most mobile phones include recording ability. If not, recorders are inexpensive.
  • Take notes if you find that helpful. 

Consider taking to the meeting with your doctor a person to act as your patient advocate. He or she can help ask questions, remember the answers, and discuss the answers after the meeting.

If the treatment involves surgery or chemotherapy, see:

FEEL FREE TO PRINT THIS LIST OF QUESTIONS AND TAKE IT TO THE APPOINTMENT WITH YOU.


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