Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with healthcare providers regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to ductal carcinoma:

1. How frequently should I perform a breast self-exam?
   
   
2. How often should I have a mammogram?
   
   
3. How will you diagnose ductal carcinoma?
   
   
4. How should I prepare for my diagnostic test?
   
   
5. What type of ductal carcinoma do you suspect – in situ or invasive?
   
   
6. When and from whom will I receive my test results?
   
   
7. What is the stage of my ductal carcinoma?
   
   
8. What are my treatment options? What are their risks or side effects?
   
   
9. Do you have information about whether lumpectomy or mastectomy is a better treatment for me?
   
   
10. Will treatment affect my ability to have children?
    
    
11. Are my daughters at greater risk for ductal carcinoma?
    
    
12. Will I have to take tamoxifen or any other medications after treatment? For how long?