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Autumskisses
Autumskisses CSN Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am seeing the doc today. What should I ask?
Debbie
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  • sparklewings
    sparklewings CSN Member Posts: 29
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    hi hun, who or what have you
    hi hun, who or what have you seen/had so far? x
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  • CarrWilson
    CarrWilson CSN Member Posts: 111
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    Cancer.org - Treatment Decision Tools
    Check this website cancer.org under treatment decision tools, there is a list of questions. Ask about fertility depending on your age, also you may be interested in clinical trials. Your Onc will go over your ER/PR status and usually has a complete spiel with their recommendations. You might also be interested in the OncotypeDX test that will give more clear recommendations for chemo if needed.

    Information is power, if you are even slightly prepared it will help you understand what the doc is talking about. If possible, take a support person to help you remember what the Onc said, also take a note book and ask the MD to explain any and everything you have a question about.

    Best of Luck - Carrie
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  • Autumskisses
    Autumskisses CSN Member Posts: 8
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    sparklewings said:

    hi hun, who or what have you
    hi hun, who or what have you seen/had so far? x

    oncologist
    I have poorly deferentaed (misspell) invasive carsoloma. I had 3 surgeries in 3 weeks. Just a little bit remains. Doc says that the chemo will take care lf it.
    Debbie
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