Nurse and patients talking about cancerWhat to ask your doctor about hormone therapy

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • Why are you suggesting hormone therapy for me?
  • What type of hormone therapy will be used?
  • Are there other choices of treatment in my case?
  • Are hormone treatments safe?
  • What are the benefits to me of taking hormone therapy?
  • How long should I take hormone tablets for?
  • What side effects might there be?
  • How long will side effects last?
  • Will there be any longer term side effects?
  • Is there anything that can help with side effects?
  • How might this treatment affect my sex life?
  • Who can I talk to if I am worried about side effects?