1. What type of tumor do I have? What does "invasive" mean?
2. What is an "early stage" breast cancer?
3. With a cancer like mine, what are the survival rates for each
type of treatment?
4. Why would a woman choose to have a mastectomy if the
survival rate is the same with a lumpectomy?
5. I have a family history of breast cancer. Should my treatment
be more aggressive?
6. Does the type of surgery I choose affect whether or not I should
have chemotherapy?
7. For my type of cancer and my recommended treatment, what
are the odds of cancer recurring?
8. Will my skin be affected by the radiation?
9. If I choose a mastectomy, can I have reconstructive surgery at
the same time?
10. Should I get a second opinion?
