Nurse and patients talking about cancerWhat to ask your doctor about side effects of stomach or pelvic radiotherapy

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What side effects can I expect from radiotherapy to my stomach or abdomen or pelvis?
  • Will I need to change my diet completely?
  • Can the dietician help me find out more about what to eat and drink?
  • What about diet after treatment has finished?
  • Are there any long term side effects of this treatment?
  • Could this treatment affect my bladder?
  • Could this treatment affect my bowel?
  • Who should I contact if I get side effects?