Questions to ask Surgeon

Hi Anxious Annie 

Is this for surgery you're due to have or for the results of surgery you've already had?

Anne

Hi thanks for the reply and sorry not being more specific, it’s for surgery I’m due to have.

Okay. Well I asked things like:

How soon will I have my pre-op and will you be giving me dates today for both that and my actual surgery?

Will it be breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or a mastectomy?

Will lymph nodes be removed for testing (SLNB)?

Will the surgery be day surgery or will I stay in overnight?

How much pain will I be in afterwards and how long should it take for it to go?

Will the wounds need redressing and do I come back to the hospital or have it done at my GP's surgery?

How long will it be before I get the results of the surgery and SLNB?

How will I get those results, ie will I have a face-to-face or telephone appointment or even a letter through the post?

What treatment, ie chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy will I have after surgery or will that not be known until the results of my surgery are known?

Can you give me the name and contact details of the BCNSs (breast cancer nurse specialists) in case I have any further questions?

I'm sure you'll already have things that you want to know but I hope my list helps.

Anne

Thanks very much for this I have screenshot it so I don’t forget.

You could also have a look at this information from Macmillan about questions to ask your healthcare team.

Thanks again I really appreciate it.

All the best for tomorrow.