Questions to ask your doctor

• Is oral chemotherapy an option for me?
• What drug or drugs will I be taking?
• What are the benefits of oral chemotherapy?
• Is oral chemotherapy as strong as intravenous (i.v.) chemo (if there is an i.v alternative)?
• What are the risks of this type of oral chemotherapy?
• Where can I take my treatment?
• Are there any other possible treatment methods for my type of cancer?
• What is the standard care for the type of cancer that I have?
• Is the type of oral chemotherapy I will be taking as effective as the standard treatment for the type of cancer I have?
• How long will I need to take the treatment?
• How often will I need to go to the hospital?
• How do I need to store my medication?
• What do I do if I forget to take my tablets or capsules?
• Are there any activities that I cannot do whilst taking this form of oral chemotherapy?
• Can I travel away from home while I am taking this type of oral chemotherapy?
• Is my oral chemotherapy reimbursed and what are the procedures I should follow?
• Are there any materials for patients available from the company that manufactures the oral chemotherapy I am being given?