Nurse and patients talking about cancerWhat to ask your doctor about general radiotherapy side effects

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What general side effects can I expect and how can I reduce them?
  • How will radiotherapy make me feel and how long will it last?
  • Will I need to change my diet during the treatment?
  • When can I expect to be back to normal after treatment?
  • What problems could I have with my skin during radiotherapy treatment
  • How long will the effects on my skin last?
  • How can I protect my skin from the sun in the future?
  • I like to swim but will the chlorine in the water affect my skin?
  • Will the treatment affect my periods?
  • What help is there if I have menopausal symptoms - can I have HRT?
  • How will radiotherapy affect my sex life?
  • What about my fertility - will I still be able to have a family?
  • Can I delay my treatment so I can have sperm banking?
  • What help can I get with sex or fertility problems?