Questions to Ask Your Doctor
If you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, here are some questions to ask your doctor to better understand your diagnosis.

What type of breast cancer do I have?

What is the grade of the tumor (how aggressive it looks under a microscope)?

What is my receptor status (prognostic indicators such as ER, PR, Her-2-neu)?

What is the stage of the tumor?

Has the tumor spread outside of my breast?

What is my risk of the cancer coming back with each treatment (recurrence)?

Can you check my Oncotype DX score?

What is my risk of swelling in my arm (lymphedema)?

Do I need chemotherapy?

Do I need radiation therapy?

Am I a candidate for the shortened course of radiation therapy (APBI - Accelerated Partial breast irradiation)?

What can I do to decrease the risk of my cancer returning?

Do I have the breast cancer gene?

Am I a candidate for clinical trials?

Should I get a second opinion?

What are the current treatment options for breast cancer?





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> The Bott Cancer Center
> Penn Cancer Network
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> Lymphedema Care
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> Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons
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