Questions to ask your medical team

Print this list. Bring someone you trust. Ask them to explain any word you don't understand.

1. 01
   What type of breast cancer do I have, and what does the stage mean?
2. 02
   What are the goals of treatment in my case?
3. 03
   What are my options, their benefits and side effects?
4. 04
   Should I get a second opinion?
5. 05
   Could treatment affect fertility, menopause, sexuality or body image?
6. 06
   What financial help, insurance or social services are available?
7. 07
   Who do I call if I have a new or worrying symptom?
8. 08
   Should I talk about genetics or fertility preservation before treatment?

Bring someone you trust. Ask the team to explain any word you don't understand. Write their answers in the space under each question.

This page informs and connects — it does not diagnose or prescribe. Always consult a qualified physician about symptoms, screening and treatment. Clinical content reviewed by: [Lebanese breast specialist, name] · Review date: [DD Month YYYY]. L'AMOUR by Elsa Lebbos · elsalebbos.com