Listed below are some questions that may be helpful when talking about managing pain caused by metastatic breast cancer:

• What pain relief drugs do you recommend for me and why?
• How often should I take the drugs you are recommending?
• What are the side effects of the drugs you are recommending?
• Who should I contact if I develop side effects?
• Are there ways I can manage the side effects?
• Are there other ways I can help to relieve my pain?
• Can the pain relief drugs interact with other medicines I am taking?
• If I am taking pain relief drugs, can I drink alcohol?
• Can I still drive while I am taking pain relief drugs?
• Who should I contact if my pain changes/gets worse?