What to ask your doctor about radiotherapy for bowel cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why are you recommending radiotherapy for me?
How long will the course of treatment last?
How will I get to the hospital and back?
Is it possible to have help paying my travel fares?
Will I have treatment before or after my surgery?
Are there any other treatment options?
What are the side effects likely to be?
Can I do anything to help prevent the side effects?
Should I change my diet?
What about going to the toilet - will I have problems?
How should I look after my skin?
Are there likely to be any long term side effects?