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

• What type of surgery is best for me?
• What will surgery involve?
• Do you specialise in breast cancer surgery? Can you refer me to someone who specialises in breast cancer surgery?
• Where will the scars be and what will they look like?
• How long will I be in hospital?
• How long will I take to recover?
• What side effects can I expect?
• Who should I contact if side effects happen?
• How much will the surgery cost?