Breast Cancer Surgery Questions
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SURGEON BEFORE SURGERY

What kind of surgery do you recommend for me?

How much of my breast will be removed?

If I have a mastectomy, will I be able to have breast reconstruction?

Do you recommend it at the time of surgery or later?

Will I meet with the plastic surgeon before surgery?

Will you remove any of my lymph nodes?

Where will the operation be done? Will I have local or general anesthesia?

How should I feel after the operation? If I have pain, how can I get relief?

What side effects should I report to you?

Where will the scars be? What will they look like?

Will a nurse or physical therapist teach me how to exercise and care for my arm?

How long will I stay in the hospital? Will I need followup care?

When can I get back to my normal activities? What activities should I avoid?

What do I need to do to prepare for surgery?
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