Questions for the healthcare provider
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What's the goal of this treatment?
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How will the radiation be given? Internal or external radiation?
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Will I also need other treatment, like chemotherapy or surgery?
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If so, in what order will the different treatments be given?
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How many radiation treatments will I get? Over what period of time?
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What happens if I have to miss a treatment?
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Where will I get treatment?
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When will radiation start? When will it end?
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How will I feel during radiation?
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How long will radiation take each day?
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Will I be able to carry on my normal activities?
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Will there be limits on what I can do, such as working or exercising?
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How long does it take after the simulation scan to start treatment?
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Do I need to be on a skin care regimen during treatment?
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Can I drive myself to treatments or do I need someone to bring me?
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What are the possible short-term and long-term side effects I should watch for? What side effects should I report?
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Are there late side effects I need to know about?
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How long will it take me to recover from the side effects of treatment?
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What are the chances treatment will work?
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How will we know if it's working?
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Are there any other treatment choices we should talk about?
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What can I do to get ready for treatment and to take care of myself during treatment?
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Are there any clinical trials that I should think about?
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Does my insurance cover the treatments? Do I have a copay?
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Can I be near children or pets while getting radiation?
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Are there other types of radiation therapy that may work for my cancer?
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Does this center offer the latest technology or methods for radiation treatment?
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Have you and your team treated my kind of cancer before?
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Should I get a second opinion?
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May I use complementary or alternative therapies during radiation?
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Can I take all my usual medicines during treatment?
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Should I change my diet during radiation therapy?
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Where can I learn more about radiation therapy?
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