Questions To Ask Your Radiology Oncologist
- Why is radiation a good or poor choice for me?
- How many PVNS patients have you treated?
- What are my chances of recurrance with or without radiation treatment?
- How does radiation effect the PVNS and healthy cells in my joint?
- What dose of radiation will you be using and how/why did you select that dose?
- How often and how long will I receive radiation treatment?
- What are the chances that radiation will cause a secondary cancer?
- Will the dose of radiation have any effect on fertility?
- What kind of side effects will I experience during the treatment? Fatigue, etc
- What is the process for setting me up for radiation and how long will it take?
- Will I need a post surgical MRI or CAT scan?
- What is mapping and will my surgeon be participating it?
- If I have radiation now will I be able to have the same joint radiated in the future?
- What is your follow up care plan?
- Is there anything that I can do to reduce adhesions from forming?
- How much will my treatment cost and do you participate with my insurance?
- What is the best time of day to schedule my appointments to avoid long waits?
- If I experience treatment complications who do I call and who handles it?
- How will my joint be immobilized to prevent movement during treatment?
- I am not a physician and the above is in no way to be taken as medical advise. This is my interpretation of what I have been told by my physicians and from what I have read. Always consult with a professional for case specific accurate information.
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