Questions to ask about your breast cancer care
We are here to help answer any questions you may have.
We recognize that a breast cancer journey comes with a lot of unknowns. We believe that asking questions is the best way for you to understand your diagnosis and learn more about your treatment.
Your Nurse Navigator is here to help answer any questions you may have or direct you to the right people who can better answer them.
Getting the conversation started
We’ve put together some suggestions to help you get the conversation started:
- Why do you believe this is the right diagnosis for me?
- What treatment options do you recommend and why?
- Who will be coordinating my care?
- What will recovery look like for me?
- How long will my treatment last?
- What are the pros and cons of each treatment option?
- What does it mean if the treatment is not going well?
Understanding treatment
- How often will I go to treatment?
- Where do I go for treatment?
Transportation and lodging:
- What is the cost of care and what are my payment options?
- How much time will I have to take off work for treatment and recovery?
- What if I don’t have a way to get to and from my appointments?
- What if I need lodging support because my treatment location is too far from where I live?
Financial
- What is the cost of care and what are my payment options?
- What is my coverage for medications, surgeries, accessories, and treatments?
- Who can help me understand my insurance coverage?
Sharing the news:
- Do I have to share my diagnosis with my employer?
- Who can help me share this news with my loved ones?
- What resources are available that would help me talk about my diagnosis?
How this diagnosis impacts my life:
- Who can help me navigate mental health during treatment?
Will I need to arrange childcare?
- What changes will I need to make to stay healthy?
Who do I contact?
- Who should I call if I have more questions?
Please consider these questions as just a starting point. We know there will be others and we are here to answer them all.
We’ll help keep you organized and informed.
After you see your doctor, we will give you a binder to hold all important information around your diagnosis, contact numbers, additional resources, and a breast cancer handbook.
What to expect
Learn what happens during your treatment appointments and discover questions to ask
Your breast cancer care program
Breast Cancer Care
Learn about breast cancer, comprehensive care, and all of the ways we will be here to support you during your diagnosis and treatment.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Understanding your diagnosis, how we’ll treat it, and the resources we have in place to help you during your treatment.
Learn About Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Getting a clear diagnosis, creating your personal treatment plan, and discussing your treatment options.
Breast Cancer Care
Learn about breast cancer, comprehensive care, and all of the ways we will be here to support you during your diagnosis and treatment.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Understanding your diagnosis, how we’ll treat it, and the resources we have in place to help you during your treatment.
Learn About Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Getting a clear diagnosis, creating your personal treatment plan, and discussing your treatment options.
What Happens After Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Assembling your dedicated team, meeting everyone involved in your care, and discussing your plan.
Breast Cancer Second Opinions
Getting a second opinion with a thorough examination, careful diagnosis, and clear treatment options.
Managing Your Breast Cancer Treatments
What to expect during your treatments, questions to ask, and resources and support to help you do well.
Breast Cancer Recovery & Maintenance
Maintaining your progress, taking advantage of our services, and coordinating your rehabilitation.
How We’ll Support Your Breast Cancer Care
Reuniting mind, body and spirit as we help you address practical concerns.
If You Are at a Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
Reducing your risk, increasing your chances for good health, and getting you on a regular schedule of screenings and self-care.
Breast Cancer Care
Learn about breast cancer, comprehensive care, and all of the ways we will be here to support you during your diagnosis and treatment.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Understanding your diagnosis, how we’ll treat it, and the resources we have in place to help you during your treatment.
Learn About Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Getting a clear diagnosis, creating your personal treatment plan, and discussing your treatment options.
What Happens After Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Assembling your dedicated team, meeting everyone involved in your care, and discussing your plan.
Breast Cancer Second Opinions
Getting a second opinion with a thorough examination, careful diagnosis, and clear treatment options.
Managing Your Breast Cancer Treatments
What to expect during your treatments, questions to ask, and resources and support to help you do well.
Breast Cancer Recovery & Maintenance
Maintaining your progress, taking advantage of our services, and coordinating your rehabilitation.
How We’ll Support Your Breast Cancer Care
Reuniting mind, body and spirit as we help you address practical concerns.
If You Are at a Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
Reducing your risk, increasing your chances for good health, and getting you on a regular schedule of screenings and self-care.
We are here for you no matter where you are in your breast cancer journey.
Whether you have just received your diagnosis, are in the middle of treatment, or have completed your course of treatment, there are many ways we can still support you and help you feel and do better. Please call us to make an appointment today.
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