Also, the patient may want to talk with her doctor about taking part in a clinical trial , a research study involving people, of new treatment methods. Look at the Clinical Trials section of The Promise of Cancer Research for more information. Cancer information specialists can provide thorough, personalized answers to questions about breast cancer treatment. They can suggest other sources of information and support. They can also talk with callers about questions to ask the doctor.
Many patients find it helpful to make a list of questions before seeing the doctor.
To make it easier to remember what the doctor says, patients may take notes or ask whether they may use a tape recorder. There is a lot to learn about breast cancer and its treatment. Patients should not feel that they need to ask all their questions or understand all the answers at once. They will have many other chances to ask the doctor to explain things that are not clear and to ask for more information.