Chemotherapy Discussion Questions

• What is the goal of treatment?
• What drugs will be used?
• How will the treatment be given?
  • If the treatment is given in cycles,
    how many cycles will there be?
  • What can be expected after each
    treatment?
• Will the drugs cause side effects?
  • What types of side effects?
  • What can be done about side
    effects?
  • Are anti-nausea drugs needed?
• How long will treatment last?
• What care will be needed during
  treatment?
• Are there conditions that may
  require immediate medical
  attention such as high fever?
• How do we know if the drugs are
  working?
• Is there any other information that
  may be important?

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