What to ask your doctor about radiotherapy for vulval cancer

Some questions that you might want to ask your doctor

Why do I need radiotherapy?
Will I need any other treatment as well?
Is there any choice of treatment?
Would concurrent chemoradiation help me?
How long will my treatment course be?
What are the likely short term side effects?
Who can I contact if I have any problems during and after my radiotherapy treatment?
Am I likely to have any long term side effects and if so, what will they be?
Can you give me any written information on radiotherapy?
Is it possible to get any financial help with travelling costs to the hospital, or is hospital transport available to me?
Should I bring someone with me when I come for treatment?