For invasive lobular carcinoma, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Do I have breast cancer?
What is the size of my breast cancer?
What is the stage of my breast cancer?
Will I need additional tests?
How will those tests help you determine the best treatments for me?
What are the treatment options for my cancer?
What are the side effects of each treatment option?
How will each treatment option affect my daily life? Can I continue working?
Is there one treatment you recommend over the others?
How do you know that these treatments will benefit me?
What would you recommend to a friend or family member in my situation?
How quickly do I need to decide about cancer treatment?
Does my insurance plan cover the tests and treatment you are recommending?
Should I seek a second opinion? Will my insurance cover it?
Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites or books do you recommend?
In addition to the questions that you have prepared to ask your doctor, do not hesitate to ask other questions that occur to you.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you several questions. Being ready to answer them may allow time later to cover other points you want to address. Your doctor may ask:
When did you first begin experiencing symptoms?
Have your symptoms been continuous or occasional?
How severe are your symptoms?
What, if anything, seems to improve your symptoms?
What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms?
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