What to ask your doctor about radiotherapy for non Hodgkin's lymphoma
Some questions you might ask your doctor
- Why are you recommending radiotherapy for me?
- How long will the course of treatment last?
- Where will I have the treatment?
- How will I get to the hospital and back?
- Is it possible to have help paying my fares?
- Are there any other treatment options?
- Will I have to have any other treatment?
- What are the side effects likely to be, both in the short and long term?
- Can I do anything to help prevent the side effects?
- Will I be able to work during the treatment period?
- How should I look after my skin?
- Will I have difficulties with eating and drinking?
- What can I do about my diet?
- Will any of my hair fall out?
- When will my hair grow back?
- Are there likely to be any long term side effects?







