Questions you may want to ask your doctor about radiation therapy

• Which type of radiation therapy can I consider? Are both types an option for me?
• When will treatment start? When will it end? How often will I have treatment?
• How will I feel during treatment? Will I need to stay in the hospital? Will I be able to drive myself to and from treatment?
• What can I do to take care of myself before, during, and after treatment?
• How will we know the treatment is working?
• Will radiation therapy harm my skin?
• How will my chest look afterward?
• Are there any lasting effects?
• What is the chance that the cancer will come back in my breast