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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Ongoing communication with your healthcare professional is extremely important for your health, especially as you get older. Listed below are some useful questions about osteoporosis and invasive breast cancer designed to stimulate conversation and encourage you to take action. You may want to print this page and share it with your healthcare professional during your next visit.

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Questions About Osteoporosis

  • Will I get osteoporosis?
  • What testing can be done to determine if I have osteoporosis?
  • What will happen to me if I don't protect myself from osteoporosis?
  • What can I do to protect myself from osteoporosis?
  • If I eat calcium-rich foods, drink milk, and take calcium supplements, is that enough to prevent osteoporosis after menopause?
  • Should I consider taking medication to help prevent osteoporosis?
  • What medications are available?
  • If I already have osteoporosis, what can I do to reduce my risk of fractures?

Questions About Invasive Breast Cancer

  • How does menopause affect my risk of invasive breast cancer?
  • What can I do to help reduce my risk of invasive breast cancer?
  • What is the best way to do a breast self-exam?
  • How can I tell which lumps are not normal?
  • How often do I need a clinical breast exam?
  • At what age should I start getting mammograms?
  • How often would you recommend getting a mammogram?
  • What are the next steps if my mammogram is abnormal?

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