What to ask your doctor about radiotherapy

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why are you prescribing radiotherapy for me?
What kind of radiotherapy treatment will I have?
Will it be my only treatment or will I have other treatments too?
Are you trying to cure me or reduce my symptoms?
What is your plan for my treatment?
How many sessions of treatment will I have?
How long will the treatment last?
Where will I have my treatment?
Can I have the same treatment again in the future if I need to?
What are the likely side effects of this treatment?
Can I have a hospital parking permit to use for my appointments?
Who can I talk to about help with expenses?
Can you provide hospital transport for me?
Is there somewhere I can stay during my treatment period if it is too far to travel?
Where can I get more information about radiotherapy?