How To Prepare For Your First Breast Cancer Appointment: All You Need to Know

First appointments for breast cancer after diagnosis can be scary. What questions should you ask about your diagnosis, recommended testing, and treatment options? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know to best prepare for your first appointment.

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[Aduhh]

Yess..its true doc..Iv been thru all those appts. I accompanied my sis who had mastatic brest cancer stage 4 for almost a yr..Luckily after test all done.. she has her2 positive.. Now her breast lump has shrink tremendously..presently she now back to work...I pray god..hopefully her cancer wont come back again...

[msh]

Appts/visits seem to be the most effective way to answer questions. Even though they won't change it, I believe they are an important step to understand, clarify, and address the diagnosis.

[lauralockwood]

This is a very helpful video thanks. I hope that the NHS staff in the UK have sufficient time for patients as you do in the States.

[naththomas]

Thank you for your helpful information and advice.

[patriciaameyaw]

I have seat my kimo and going for 4 that it mine my hair will go oof

[do]

Expect to be gotten rid of as quickly as possible. "Healthcare" in the US is corporatized, and profits depend on quantity, not quality.

[lauralockwood]

No some of us weren’t fortunate enough to have children, sadly.