Experts like Paula Rosenblatt, MD, a medical oncologist at the University of Maryland Cancer Center, on what they tell new breast cancer patients.
“I always stress to patients to ask more questions,” says
A team of health care professionals will be there to guide you through the process, from understanding your Ask your doctor how your various treatment options change your prognosis and the potential complications or side effects. It’s also a good idea to ask about the logistics and timing of the treatment plan, suggests
That said, a second opinion isn’t always necessary—especially if your diagnosis is relatively straightforward and uncomplicated. “A second opinion may also delay starting treatment, which could be an issue,” says Dr. Barcenas., who surgically removes tumors and evaluates lymph nodes., who’s in charge of systemic therapies including chemotherapy, biological therapy, endocrine therapy, and immunotherapy, as well as long-term surveillance once your treatments are complete.
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