QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR

Below is a set of worksheets, designed to give you a starting point when talking to your doctor about breast cancer issues. There are a range of topics to choose from and each is available to download with room for notes.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SURGEON

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BAG IT

BAG IT is committed to providing information and education to newly diagnosed individuals with cancer and their families. This information is designed to help them cope with their diagnosis, and empower them to become active members of the treatment team. The helplessness of being a victim begins to diminish with this type of support. Our slogan for BAG IT is Fight the Fear

BREASTCANCER.ORG

BreastCancer.Org provides basic information about breast cancer. It explains how breast cancer develops, how many people get breast cancer, and what factors can increase risk for getting breast cancer. You also can learn more about signs and symptoms to watch for and how to manage any fears you may have about breast cancer. WEBSITE

MY BREAST CANCER COACH

My Breast Cancer Coach assist diagnosed individuals to understand the pathology report and how this can lead to different treatment options.  Explains the information provided in the pathology report.  There is a customized tool that offers information about the potential course of treatment and questions to ask the doctor.  WEBSITE

NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER INSTITUTE

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) aims to provide people with cancer and the general public state-of-the-art cancer treatment information in easy-to-understand language. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients, based on the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines), are meant to help you when you talk with your doctor about treatment options that are best for you.WEBSITE

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

Found a breast lump or other breast change? Keep in mind that breast changes are very common. Most breast changes are not cancer. But it is very important to get the follow-up tests that your health care provider asks you to.WEBSITE