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What to ask your doctor about brain tumour chemotherapy

Men and women discussing brain tumours

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why do I need chemotherapy?
What do you hope the treatment will do for me?
Is there any other choice of treatment?
How often will I have chemotherapy?
Can I take chemotherapy tablets at home?
What are the likely side effects?
How can you help me to cope with the side effects?
What should I do if I am worried about side effects?
What should I do if I am sick after taking my tablets?
How should I store the tablets at home?
How will you know if the treatment is working?
What will happen if the brain tumour comes back after this treatment?
What are chemotherapy wafers?

Updated: 16 February 2012

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