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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)

Writer's picture: Kaitlyn TurnerKaitlyn Turner

For invasive lobular carcinoma, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:

  • Do I have breast cancer?

  • What is the size of my breast cancer?

  • What is the stage of my breast cancer?

  • Will I need additional tests?

  • How will those tests help you determine the best treatments for me?

  • What are the treatment options for my cancer?

  • What are the side effects of each treatment option?

  • How will each treatment option affect my daily life? Can I continue working?

  • Is there one treatment you recommend over the others?

  • How do you know that these treatments will benefit me?

  • What would you recommend to a friend or family member in my situation?

  • How quickly do I need to decide about cancer treatment?

  • Does my insurance plan cover the tests and treatment you are recommending?

  • Should I seek a second opinion? Will my insurance cover it?

  • Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites or books do you recommend?

  • In addition to the questions that you have prepared to ask your doctor, do not hesitate to ask other questions that occur to you.

What to expect from your doctor

  • Your doctor is likely to ask you several questions. Being ready to answer them may allow time later to cover other points you want to address. Your doctor may ask:

    • When did you first begin experiencing symptoms?

    • Have your symptoms been continuous or occasional?

    • How severe are your symptoms?

    • What, if anything, seems to improve your symptoms?

    • What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms?

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