What questions should I ask my surgeon and oncologist at my first breast cancer ...

Welcome to this supportive community! Preparing questions for your first appointments is a smart approach that can help you feel more confident and ensure you get the information you need. Consider asking about your specific diagnosis details, treatment options available to you, timeline expectations, and what support resources are available throughout your journey. Fellow community members here often share their own question lists and experiences, so browsing through previous posts might give you additional ideas for topics to discuss with your medical team.

Do you know your stage or grade? I was diagnosed in March, scheduled for lumpectomy on May 6, stage 1 grade 1 idc found during routine mammogram. I found I was completely overwhelmed during the first appointment on 4/3. Since then I have taken a crash course on breast cancer. Thankfully my surgeon has agreed to meet me on Monday for the additional questions.

My suggestion is do whatever they say. I did a double mastectomy and lost six or seven lymph nodes. They recommended chemo and I opted out because I didn’t want to lose my hair and it came back with a vengeance. It’s spread to my soft tissue my spine, my hips and my liver right now I’m in remission thank God.