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What to ask your doctor about sex hormone symptoms and cancer

What to ask your doctor about sex hormone symptoms and cancer

Am I at risk of having hormonal symptoms?
What hormonal symptoms will I get?
Is there anything I can do to reduce the risk?
How long will I have side effects from hormone therapy?
Can I have any treatment for hot flushes and sweats (or any other symptoms you may be having)?
Will changing my diet help to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis)?
Can I see a dietician?
Will I have any other long term problems caused by the hormonal symptoms?
Who can I talk to about my hormone symptoms?

Updated: 28 November 2011

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