What to ask your doctor about soft tissue sarcoma radiotherapy

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why are you recommending radiotherapy for me?
Is there another treatment I could have instead?
What will the treatment involve and how long will it last?
Which areas will be treated?
Will I have any side effects when I am having the treatment?
How often will I have to go to hospital?
Will I have to be off work for the whole course of treatment?
Can I get financial help with travelling costs to and from the hospital?
What are the long term side effects?
What is the risk of those long term side effects happening to me?
Is there a number I can ring if I'm worried about anything?

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