What to ask your doctor about hormone therapy for prostate cancer

Some questions you may want to ask your doctor

Why are you suggesting hormone therapy?
What is the aim of the treatment?
What type of hormone therapy are you suggesting?
How long will I be on hormone therapy?
How often will I have to come to the hospital while I'm having treatment?
Will I lose my sex drive or have difficulty getting an erection and will this be permanent?
What other side effects might there be?
How long will they last?
Is there anything you or I can do to help with side effects?
Are there other choices of treatment in my case?
How should I prepare for the treatment?