What to ask your doctor about breast cancer chemotherapy

Some questions you may want to ask your doctor

Why are you recommending chemotherapy for me?
Is there any other treatment I can have instead?
What is the aim of the treatment?
What drugs will I have and is there any choice of drugs?
What are the short and long term side effects?
Is there a treatment that won't make my hair fall out?
Is there a treatment that won't make me infertile?
How will chemotherapy affect my immune system and should I take anything to help boost it?
How long will my course of treatment take?
What can I do to help with side effects during chemotherapy?
How will I know if I get an infection?
Is there a number I can call if I'm worried about anything?