Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians about their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to chemotherapy:

1. How long will my chemotherapy take, each session and all the cycles?
   
   
2. Does everyone experience side effects?
   
   
3. What kind of chemotherapy do you use for my cancer? Is there an alternative?
   
   
4. How long do side effects last?
   
   
5. Will I need someone to drive me home or monitor me after chemotherapy?
   
   
6. Will I have any diet or lifestyle restrictions during chemo?
   
   
7. Do I need to take any regular monitoring tests during chemo?
   
   
8. How can you tell if the chemo is successful?
   
   
9. At what point should I report any side effects to you?
   
   
10. Does this chemo put me at risk for developing any other medical conditions?
    
    
11. Will this chemo be used with radiation or surgery as well?
    
    
12. Are there restrictions on other medications I can take during chemo treatments? What about in between treatments?