Men and women discussing non Hodgkin's lymphomaWhat to ask your doctor about living with non Hodgkin's lymphoma

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • Is there anyone who can help me sort out my money worries?
  • What practical help is available?
  • How long will it take me to get over my treatment?
  • What precautions will I have to take while I am recovering?
  • When can I go back to school / college / work?
  • Can I take up my usual sports, hobbies and activities again?
  • Can I go abroad on holiday? Will you write a letter for my insurance company?
  • Which vaccinations can I have?
  • Can I drink alcohol?
  • When will I be able to use public transport, or go to crowded places?
  • Will my treatment make me infertile?
  • Is there other chemotherapy I can have which will not make me infertile?
  • What contraception should we use while I am having chemo?
  • Can I have sperm banking before I start my chemo? Can you arrange this for me?
  • How much does sperm banking cost?
  • Will I have an early menopause?
  • What symptoms can I expect?
  • Do you recommend HRT? What can you tell me about it?
  • My partner and I would like to see a counsellor. Can you put us in touch with someone? Will we have to pay for this?