Questions to ask your doctor

Below is a list of questions that could help you decide about the treatment of your breast cancer. You may want the answers to some of the questions straight away, while some may become important later on. Some may not matter to you at all. You can either ask these questions directly, or use them as a guide to put together your own questions.

• What treatment would you recommend and why?
• How long will I be in hospital?
• What are the side effects of treatment?
• How much will my treatment cost? Where can I go for financial assistance?
• Will I need to travel for treatment?
• When can I return to work?
• Can I still drive after treatment?
• Can I still play sport after treatment?
• Who can I speak to about sexual concerns?
• Are there any clinical trials suitable for me?
• Will my children be at higher risk of breast cancer?
• Where can my partner and I go for support?
• How should I tell my children?
• Can I seek another medical opinion?

“I was constantly asking questions, I wanted to know what they were going to do and why.”

“I wish I had asked more questions when it first happened, I am asking questions now in hindsight, and I probably would have changed things that I had done.”

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