What to ask your doctor about lung cancer radiotherapy

This page contains questions for your doctor about radiotherapy for lung cancer.

Why are you recommending radiotherapy for me?
Is the radiotherapy aiming to get rid of my cancer or make my symptoms better?
How long will the course of treatment last?
I've heard of newer types of radiotherapy that shape the dose to the cancer, or use scans to check its position regularly. Are these suitable for me?
Are there any other treatment options?
What are the side effects likely to be?
Can I do anything to help prevent the side effects?
If I have trouble swallowing should I change my diet?
With radiotherapy to the head will I lose my hair?
Will the hair grow back?
How should I look after my skin?
Are there likely to be any long term side effects?
Can I get help paying my fares to and from the hospital?