• What did the hormone receptor test show? What did other lab tests show?
• Do any lymph nodes show signs of cancer?
• What is the stage of the disease? Has the cancer spread?
• What is the goal of treatment? What are my treatment choices? Which do you recommend for me? Why?
• What are the expected benefits of each kind of treatment?
• What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment? How can side effects be managed?
• What can I do to prepare for treatment?
• Will I need to stay in the hospital? If so, for how long?
• What is the treatment likely to cost? Will my insurance cover the cost?
• How will treatment affect my normal activities?
• Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me?
   

• What kinds of surgery can I consider? Is breast-sparing surgery an option for me? Which operation do you recommend for me? Why?
• Will my lymph nodes be removed? How many? Why?
• How will I feel after the operation? Will I have to stay in the hospital?
• Will I need to learn how to take care of myself or my incision when I get home?
• Where will the scars be? What will they look like?
• If I decide to have plastic surgery to rebuild my breast, how and when can that be done? Can you suggest a plastic surgeon for me to contact?
• Will I have to do special exercises to help regain motion and strength in my arm and shoulder? Will a physical therapist or nurse show me how to do the exercises?
• Is there someone I can talk with who has had the same surgery I'll be having?