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Choosing the right breast cancer doctor or ovarian cancer doctor is one of the most personal and important decisions you’ll make after a diagnosis or when exploring your risk. You don’t have to make it alone. At Sharsheret, you have the support of a compassionate community and the insight of individuals who have walked this path before you.
Find a doctor.
Finding a doctor is a big part of shaping your care. Sharsheret helps you understand who might be involved in your treatment and what their roles are, whether you’re meeting with a surgeon, oncologist, radiologist, or another specialist.
Our clinical team can talk through what to expect, what questions to ask, and how each provider fits into the bigger picture. With this guidance, you can approach appointments feeling prepared and confident in the choices ahead.
Please note: A doctor may not be available in all regions.
Find recommendations from the Peer Support Network.
Just as important as medical guidance is the wisdom of people who have already walked this path. Through our Peer Support Network, you can hear real experiences from individuals who have worked with the doctors you’re considering. Their personal stories can help you know what to expect, prepare for appointments, and make choices that feel right for you.
When you’re ready, you can even share your own provider experiences to help the next person feel supported and informed.
Choosing the right doctor: 5 questions to consider.
Bringing the right questions to consultations can help you advocate for yourself and understand your options more clearly. Meeting with a breast cancer doctor or an ovarian cancer doctor? A few questions you may consider asking:
1. Their experience and approach.
- How much experience do you have treating my specific diagnosis or risk profile?
- What are your specialties?
- How do you typically approach treatment planning?
2. What their communication style is.
- How will we communicate between appointments?
- How do you involve patients in decisions?
- What quality of life and symptom relief do you recommend?
3. How they’ll approach your specific treatment.
- What tests or procedures are needed next?
- What are the treatment options available to me?
- What are the short-term and long-term side effects?
4. How they coordinate care.
- Who else will be part of my treatment team?
- How do you coordinate with surgeons, radiologists, genetic counselors, or nutritionists?
- Will I have a point person to help organize my care?
5. How they align with your personality and needs.
- How do you ensure care aligns with my values, lifestyle, and concerns?
- What should I expect from our working relationship?
- If I want a second opinion, can you help facilitate that?
These questions can help you compare providers, understand your options, and find a doctor who makes you feel informed, seen, and supported.