What to ask your doctor about nasopharyngeal cancer radiotherapy

Why are you recommending radiotherapy for me?
What is internal radiotherapy?
Will I need internal or external radiotherapy or both?
Do I need radiotherapy and chemotherapy together?
Will I have treatment once a day or several times a day?
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 types of treatment I could have?
How will the treatment help me?
What are the likely side effects?
Are the side effects for combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy any different?
How can you and the nurses help me cope with the side effects?
Is there anything I can do to help with side effects?
Can any side effects be prevented?
How long will the side effects last?
Will I need strong painkillers for my mouth and throat?
Will I be able to eat and drink?
Will you consider tube feeding for me?
What types of tube feeding are there?
Are there any long term or permanent effects of this type of radiotherapy?
How often will I have to come to the hospital for treatment?
Can I get help with fares to and from the hospital?
Is there any transport available?
Will I have to stay in hospital?
How long will I have to stay in hospital?
Is there a number I can ring if I am worried about anything when I'm at home?

Nasopharyngeal cancer