What to ask your doctor about chemotherapy for mouth cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why do you think I need to have chemotherapy?
What will the chemotherapy do for me?
How will I have the chemotherapy?
What will the side effects be?
How long will the treatments last?
How often will I have to go to the hospital?
Is it possible to get help with fares or transport to and from the hospital?
Can I still take the holiday I have planned?
Should I take time away from work?
Is there anything I will need to do at home, such as changing the chemotherapy pump?
What if I can't manage?
Are there any long term side effects of this treatment?
How will you test to see if the chemotherapy is helping?
Is there a clinical trial that is suitable for me?