Men and women discussing nasal and sinus cancerWhat to ask your doctor about nasal and sinus cancer chemotherapy

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?
  • Will I need radiotherapy and chemotherapy together?
  • Are the side effects for the combined treatment any different?
  • What will the side effects be?
  • How can you and the nurses help me cope with the side effects?
  • Can any side effects be prevented?
  • How long will the treatment last?
  • How often will I have to come to the hospital?
  • Is it possible to get help with fares or transport to and from the hospital?
  • Is there anything I will have to do at home (for example change the chemotherapy bags in a pump)?
  • What if I cannot manage?
  • Are there any long term side effects of this treatment?
  • Is there a clinical trial that is suitable for me?
  • Is there anything I should avoid doing?