What to ask your doctor about radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why are you recommending radiotherapy for me?
What will the treatment do for me?
Do I need external radiotherapy or internal or both?
How long will the treatment take?
How long will it take to get over the treatment?
What are the side effects likely to be?
Should I eat a special diet during the treatment?
Are there any long term side effects I should know about?
Is there anything I can do to help with side effects?
Is there anything I can do to help stop long term side effects?
What should I do if I am worried about anything while at home - is there a number I can call?