8. Questions to Ask...
About Radiation Therapy:
- Who will be responsible for my radiation treatment?
- Who should I talk with when I have questions about the treatment?
- Can I work during the time I am receiving treatment?
- Is there a more convenient place where I can get these treatments?
- How long will each treatment take?
- How many sessions will there be?
- What side effects can I expect?
- What should I do if these side effects occur?
- What side effects should I report to the doctor?
- How much will this cost?
- How much risk is involved?
- What are my alternatives?
- What is likely to happen if I don't have these treatments?
- Do I need to be on a special diet or regimen during these treatments?
- Do I need to put something special on my skin if I get "burned" by the treatments?
- What special attention do I need to pay to the area of my body that is being treated?