Health Tips: Questions to Ask if You Have Breast Cancer

-- If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you should prepare a list of detailed questions to ask your doctor.

The American Cancer Society suggests that you inquire about:

• Exactly what type of breast cancer do you have?
• How big is the cancer?
• Has the cancer spread to my lymph nodes or elsewhere?
• What's the stage of the cancer? The range is 1 (highly curable) to 4 (advanced and probably has spread).
• Will I need any other tests before we can decide on treatment?
• Do I need to see any other doctor?
• What is the hormone receptor status of my cancer? What is the HER2 status of my cancer?
• What are my chances of survival?
• Who can help me understand the costs and insurance coverage for my diagnosis and treatment?

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Posted: March 2018