Questions To Ask About Radiotherapy-Related Side Effects

• Is there any way I can anticipate what my radiation therapy side effects will be?
• Will the side effects be debilitating?
• Will I be able to take multi-vitamins during radiotherapy?
• How will the side effects affect my bowel movements?
• Will I experience any pain?
• Will I experience any nausea/vomiting?
• Can we safeguard against the onset of the nausea/vomiting?
• Will I lose my appetite? How can this be remedied?
• Will I experience any skin irritations? Will they be permanent or temporary? If temporary, for how long?
• Can I control the side effects with any medications?
• Can I control the side effects with a change in my diet?
• How should I care for the skin that is exposed to radiation? May I bathe?