What to ask your doctor about chemotherapy for bowel cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why are you recommending chemotherapy for me?
What are the risks and benefits of this treatment?
How often will I have to come to the hospital?
How long will the course of chemotherapy be?
Can I help make the decision about how to have the treatment?
How will I know if it's working?
Is there any other choice of treatment?
What are the side effects likely to be?
What can I do to reduce the side effects?
Should I take part in a clinical trial?