What to ask your doctor about chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why are you recommending chemotherapy for me?
What are the risks and benefits of this treatment?
How often will I have to come to the hospital?
Can I have outpatient treatment or will I need to stay in?
How long will the course of treatment last?
What are the likely side effects?
Will I lose my hair?
Can I have a wig on the NHS?
Are there long term side effects?
What is the chance of me having long term side effects?
Will I still be able to have children after treatment?
Will I have an early menopause and if I do, how will you treat this?
Can I have sperm banking before I start treatment?
Can I have egg or embryo freezing before I start treatment?
What will you do if this treatment doesn't work?
Are there any other treatments I could try?
Are there any clinical trials I might be able to join?

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