- What is breast cancer, and what type do I have?
- How does breast cancer spread?
- What does "early-stage" breast cancer mean?
- How is early-stage breast cancer treated?
- What's my chance of surviving this cancer with each type of surgery? Does the type of surgery affect whether the cancer can come back?
- How do I decide which surgery is right for me?
- I have breast cancer in my family. Should I choose the more aggressive treatment? Should I have surgery to remove my healthy breast to keep from getting breast cancer in it? Should I have genetic testing?
- I am worried about paying for treatment. Does one surgery cost more than the other?
- I know that some women have arm swelling and pain after breast cancer surgery. Why does this happen?
- Will I need treatment after surgery?
- These are questions that breast cancer patients commonly ask their doctors. What's your recommendation? What treatment would you recommend if I were your wife/sister/daughter? What do most of your patients in my situation decide?
- What happens after treatment? How often will I need to see you?
- Should I get a second opinion?
- More information on early-stage breast cancer treatment
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