Questions to ask about tests for breast cancer 

Listed below are some questions that may be helpful when talking about tests for breast cancer:

• Which tests do I need to have?
• What will the test show?
• What are the risks of the test?
• What will the test involve?
• How much will the test cost?
• How will I feel during/after the test?
• Can I bring a friend/family member with me while I have the test?
• Can you write my test results down?
• Will the results of my tests make any difference to what treatments I can have?

Questions to ask when discussing breast cancer test results

• Where is my breast cancer?
• Can I have a copy of my pathology report?
• Can you explain my pathology report to me?
• Is my breast cancer hormone receptor positive or HER2 positive? What does this mean for me?
• Can you write down what you have told me so that I can read it again later?