Questions to ask: stopping metastatic breast cancer treatment

Knowing what to ask can help you to make decisions about when is the right time for you to stop treatment, and how to discuss this decision with family and loved ones. 
Your medical oncologist or another specialist will be able to talk to you about your options and help you navigate through this difficult time.

Below are suggested questions that others have told us are helpful to ask.

Questions to ask your treating team

• What will happen to me when I stop treatment?
• What symptoms will I experience and how will they be managed?
• Will you continue to care for me?
• How do I access palliative care support? What options are available?
• What support is available for me and my family?
• What are my options for ongoing care in my home?
• What are the costs of in-home care? Is there assistance available for those costs?