Men and women discussing breast cancerWhat to ask your doctor about secondary breast cancer treatment

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What treatment will be best for me?
  • Why are you suggesting this treatment?
  • Do I have a choice?
  • What choices do I have?
  • What are the advantages and risks of each treatment?
  • How can I find out more about them?
  • How long before my treatment starts?
  • What can I do to prepare?
  • How long will my treatment last?
  • What are biological therapies and will they help me?
  • Is it better for me to have chemotherapy or hormone therapy?
  • What are the side effects of the treatment you are suggesting?
  • What do you expect the treatment to do for me?
  • Are there any clinical trials that would be helpful for me?
  • Are there any new treatments that might help me?