What to ask your doctor about external radiotherapy

Some questions you might ask your doctor

How often will I need to visit the clinic for my treatment?
How long will the course of treatment last?
How long will each appointment take?
Will I have image guided radiotherapy?
Will I have conformal radiotherapy?
Will I have intensity modulated radiotherapy?
How will you know exactly where to give the radiotherapy?
Will I have my first radiotherapy treatment on the same day as the planning session?
Will you need to mark the treatment area on my body?
Are the skin marks permanent?
What if the marks come off before my next session?
Will I need a radiotherapy mould?
Will I be on my own during my radiotherapy treatment?
What can I expect to see and hear?
What will I feel?
What do I do if I need to move, for example if I have a cough or an itch?
Do you think I'll feel well enough to make my own way to the hospital?
Will I have to stay in hospital?
How can I get help with travel costs and transport?
Who can help me arrange the practical things?