Content Overview 
- Learn About The Tests Your Doctor May Suggest.
- Summary
- Breast Cancer Is Not What It Used To Be.
- Take Time Making A Treatment Decision
- Commit Yourself To Doing Everything You Can To Beat Your Disease.
- Think About Your Goals
- A General Overview Of What Happens After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Learn About Your Specific Diagnosis.
- Choose The Best Available Cancer Doctor (An Oncologist).
- Decide Who You Want To Make Medical Decisions.
- Consider Available Treatments.
- Ask All Your Questions Before Agreeing To A Treatment Plan.
- Lumpectomy, a Partial Mastectomy or a Mastectomy.
- If A Mastectomy Is Recommended.
- When A Drug Is Recommended.
- If Radiation Is Recommended.
- If Chemotherapy Is Recommended.
- Get A Second Opinion
- Non-traditional Treatments Should Be Complementary - Not Instead Of
- Learn How To Maximize Your Limited Time With A Doctor.
- Drugs And Treatments Do Not Work In A Vacuum.
- Tools That Will Make The Process Easier
- Take Someone With You To Doctors' Appointments
- IF YOUR DIAGNOSIS IS OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER OR AN UNUSUAL OR A RARE CANCER.
Advanced Breast Cancer: Managing Your Medical Care: Diagnosis To Treatment Decision
When A Drug Is Recommended.
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Keep in mind that all drugs have risks - including over-the-counter drugs. The longer a drug has been on the market, the more that is known about its effect (both good and bad.)
Before agreeing to take any drug:
- Consider the pros and cons, as well as the alternatives.
- Be sure your doctor has a current list of all your medications, including any over-the-counter and so-called "alternative" medications.
Take each drug as directed, when you are supposed to, and for as long as you are supposed to.
Don't stop taking a drug just because you are feeling better.
For drugs that you take on a long term basis, talk to your doctor about finding out if a lesser dose will accomplish the purpose.
Learn how to safely store drugs and to dispose of unused drugs.
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