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An MBC diagnosis can be overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to say or where to begin planning. Get the conversation started with your doctor with these questions.
Have you treated other people with the same metastatic breast cancer subtype as me?
How does this cancer type impact treatment decisions?
Can you tell me more about how this diagnosis will impact my life?
What treatments do I need?
How likely is it that these treatments will decrease the size and/or spread of my cancer?
What are best-case and worst-case scenarios of time I can expect to be on these treatments?
How will the treatments impact my daily life?
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Are there ways to prevent, lessen or manage side effects?
Are there any complementary therapies you can recommend?
What other treatments can I try?
What can I expect from the treatments in terms of managing the size and/or spread of my cancer?
What are the best and worse-case scenarios of time I can expect to be on these treatments?
How will the treatments impact my quality of life?
What are the side effects of treatment?
Are there ways to prevent, lessen or manage side effects?
Are there any complementary therapies you can recommend?
Can you tell me if there are clinical trials that I may be able to join?
What methods are available to help address side effects of treatment and symptoms of the
disease?
Can you refer me to a palliative care specialist to help me plan for managing any side effects of treatment?
What can I expect to be able to do in the future?
Do you know of support groups dedicated to MBC?
Could you connect me to therapists who have experience with MBC patients?
What resources are available to deal with the fear and anxiety of progression between scans?
Where can I find integrative support like massage, yoga, meditation, acupuncture and
therapeutic art to help my emotional wellbeing?
How can I make sure others involved in my care know my wishes?