What to ask your doctor about living with non Hodgkin's lymphoma

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Is there anyone who can help me sort out my money worries?
What practical help is available?
How long will it take me to get over my treatment?
What precautions will I have to take while I am recovering?
When can I go back to school / college / work?
Can I take up my usual sports, hobbies and activities again?
Can I go abroad on holiday?
Will you write a letter for my insurance company?
Which vaccinations can I have?
Can I drink alcohol?
When will I be able to use public transport, or go to crowded places?
Will my treatment make me infertile?
Is there other chemotherapy I can have which will not make me infertile?
What contraception should we use while I am having chemo?
Can I have sperm banking before I start my chemo?
Can you arrange sperm banking for me?
How much does sperm banking cost?
Will I have an early menopause?
What symptoms can I expect?
Do you recommend HRT?
What do I need to know about HRT?
My partner and I would like to see a counsellor. Can you put us in touch with someone to talk to?
Will we have to pay for counselling?

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