This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor. However, it is not a comprehensive list.

About reducing recurrence:

• Can my cancer recur even if I've had a mastectomy or a lumpectomy?
• What are the chances of my cancer coming back?
• Are there things I can do to prevent a recurrence of my cancer?
• Medications?
• Lifestyle changes?
• What cancer screening tests should I have and how often?
• Am I at risk for any other cancers and what can I do to reduce that risk?
• If I reach the five-year-mark and am still cancer free can my cancer still recur?

About follow-up care:

• After I finish my treatment, what kind of follow-up care will I receive? For what length of time?
• What symptoms should I be on the lookout for that might mean that my cancer has returned?
• How will ongoing treatment affect me?
• Are there any long-term side effects of my treatment of which I should be aware?
• When can I begin a regular exercise program?

About breast reconstruction:

• What is the average length of time from mastectomy to the end of breast reconstruction?
• What types of reconstruction are available? What type is best for me?
• What results can I expect from reconstruction?
• Will it match my remaining breast?
• Will it feel natural?
• Will I have feeling?
• What complications could occur?
• How long is the average recovery time?
• How much pain should I expect?
• Will fluctuations in my weight affect my reconstructed breast?