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What questions should I bring to my doctor?

Please note that we have used the term “breast” on this page because many healthcare professionals use this term.

Questions about risk

• Do you think I need to see a genetic counselor to assess my risk related to my gender-affirming care?
• Based on the type of genetic testing I had, do you think I need to see a genetic counselor to have any confirmatory or repeat testing?

Questions about your top surgery for a surgeon

• I learned about how top surgery leaves behind breast tissue that can get cancer. Based on my procedure and my body size, about how much tissue was left behind?

Questions about screening for your primary care provider or the genetic counselor

• What kind of breast cancer screening should I be getting right now, based on what we know about my risk?
• Because I’ve had traditional top surgery, are there options for breast cancer screening like breast MRI or ultrasound?
  • When should I start breast cancer screening and how often should I get it?
• Are there options to make the breast cancer screening experience more affirming for me or centers that perform more gender-inclusive imaging?
• Can you teach me to perform self-exams on my chest?
  • Can you teach me what I should expect the tissue to feel like?

Questions about hormones

• I know we don’t know much about how testosterone impacts chest cancer risk, but who will update me if and when we know more?

Resources for your healthcare provider.

• Please direct your healthcare provider to our Provider FAQ.