What to ask your doctor about treatment for non Hodgkin's lymphoma

• What type of non Hodgkin's lymphoma do I have?
• What can you tell me about the grade of my lymphoma?
• What stage is my lymphoma?
• What sort of treatment do I need?
• Is the aim of the treatment to cure my lymphoma or control it?
• Is there a choice of treatments?
• How long will the treatment last?
• Will I have to have any surgery?
• Will I need to take steroids as part of my treatment?
• What side effects should I look out for?
• Could you arrange for me to have a second opinion?
• How often will you want to see me after my treatment is finished?
• What will happen at these follow up appointments?
• What should I do if I am worried between appointments?
• Will I be able to have more treatment if my lymphoma comes back?
• Is biological therapy suitable for my type of lymphoma?

There are more suggestions for questions at the end of the sections about radiotherapy for NHL, chemotherapy for NHL, biological therapy for NHL and bone marrow and stem cell transplants for NHL.