Questions to think about when commencing treatment
What is the aim of this treatment?
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What treatments are involved? How do they work?
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How is the treatment given? How long does the course of treatment last? How often is it given?
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Will the treatment have to be given in hospital, or can it be done on an outpatient basis?
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If it is in hospital, how long am I likely to stay in hospital for each treatment session?
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If it is on an outpatient basis, how many hours is each treatment session likely to take?
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Will treatment affect my normal activities? If so, for how long? Might it be necessary to take time off work or to make special arrangements (for example, for looking after children or elderly relatives)?
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What can I do to look after myself during the treatment?
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How do we know if the treatment is working?
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What are my chances of a remission? How long is a remission likely to last?
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What side effects might there be? Are there things I can do to avoid these side effects, or at least to minimise them?
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What side effects should be reported?
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When should I contact the specialist if I am worried about something? When is it more appropriate to contact the nurse? What about the family doctor?
