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Doubts To Clear Before Breast Cancer Treatment

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Breast cancer treatment may involve mastectomy and chemotherapy. The treatment goes on for several weeks and even months. For the best results, it is important for patients to have a clear and frank discussion with cancer professionals. Get all your questions answered before you make a decision. Once you are done with the diagnosis, the doctor will explain to you the type and stage of cancer. That's not it! They will tell you how complicated it is and how soon you need to start the treatment. For instance, if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, the doctor will recommend you get the treatment as soon as possible. Here is the list of the questions and doubts you should clear with your doctor or surgeon before starting breast cancer treatment. How soon will I be able to resume my routine activities? Is it possible to join work as soon as the treatment is over? What are the risks and survival chances? Is there any alternative treatment you could suggest? How can we