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Your first appt w/oncologist take someone supportive w/you. It’s a 2nd set of ears. You may hear what the doctor says one way. . The supportive person may hear them in another way.
And then if your radiologist and oncologist say something you don't understand ask them to explain it better. When your appointments are done you should have a sense that you understand what's going to happen.🥰
Ask about side effects both short and long term. Ask about risk of recurrence with and without additional treatment. Ask for time to consider all options before agreeing to treatment plan.
Good luck! As you think of questions just write them down, and take your list with you! I tend to overthink things- so I would write a question down and tell myself- not going to think anymore about that! Of course, something else would start creeping in! Getting together with the surgeon, who went over the pathology reports etc. and determining the "battle plan" really helped lower my anxiety. I hope the same is true for you! Hugs!
It's helpful to prepare a prioritized list of questions before your appointments to ensure you get all the information you need. Here are key questions to consider asking your oncologists:
• What type and stage of breast cancer do I have
• Has the cancer spread to other parts of my body?
• What is my prognosis?
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