Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about breast cancer:

1. Am I at high risk for breast cancer?
   
   
2. What type of abnormality does my mammogram show?
   
   
3. Will I need a biopsy and if so, how will it be done?
   
   
4. Will I need a lymph node dissection?
   
   
5. What type of cancer do I have and what stage is it?
   
   
6. What are the best treatment options for my cancer?
   
   
7. Will I need hormone therapy following my primary treatment?
   
   
8. What is the prognosis for my breast cancer?
   
   
9. What are my chances of a recurrence?
   
   
10. Am I at risk for other cancers now that I have breast cancer?
    
    
11. Do you recommend any type of genetic testing?
    
    
12. Can you refer me to a breast cancer support group?