Hello AxxG. First off, ask what grade it is, such as 2, 3 or 4, just as an example. I was quite advanced when my BC was first diagnosed. I was stage 3, but that was 6 years ago and I am still here! I also asked if it was curable, and he told me that it was no longer in the 'curable stage' but it could be treated and kept under control, which would give me some extra years. The best thing to do is to write a list of all the questions you have in your head, because I can assure you that your mind will go blank and you will come out of that meeting remembering all of the questions that you forgot to ask, so a written list is really a good idea. Also, don't forget to ask what your treatment plan is going forward, and when the treatment is going to start, and what are the success stats for that particular treatment. Basically, ask EVERY question that pops in to your head, and don't forget to write it down on your list, and also don't forget that you have the RIGHT to ask as many questions as you need to ask. Please don't be afraid that maybe you have too many questions, you have the RIGHT to ask, please don't forget that. Good luck, xxx
It can be an anxious time waiting for test results and being uncertain as to what they may say.
Try and take things one step at a time for now. At this appointment the doctor will go through what the biopsy results have shown. At this point the doctor will be able to tell you what this means and what may need to happen next.
If cancer cells have been found they will tell you if you need to have any more tests carried out before a treatment plan is discussed.
Hopefully any questions you may already have will be answered by the doctor without you needing to ask. However it can be useful to have some questions in mind just in case.
Questions such as what was the biopsy result? If pre cancer or cancer cells have been detected what is the grade ( severity) of them? Do I need more tests before treatment? and what is the treatment plan likely to look like?
I hope this is helpful and that your appointment goes well.
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