Questions to Ask Your Doctor

These are just a few of the questions that you should ask. For more questions to ask your doctor, visit www.komen.org/questions.

  • How long do I have to make a treatment decision?
  • What procedures will my insurance cover?
  • Which form of treatment offers me the best chance of survival?
  • Where will my surgical scars be and what will they look like?
  • What is my prognosis (expected outcome)?
  • Will I need a blood transfusion? Can I donate my own blood?
  • What side effects can I expect during each stage of treatment? How can they be managed?
  • How long will I have to stay in the hospital?
  • How much work will I miss?
  • How many of my axillary nodes are involved?
  • Will I need radiation, chemotherapy, hormone or targeted therapy? Why or why not?