Pheochromocytoma Questions (Cont.)

Pheochromocytoma Questions to Ask Concerning Radiation Therapy

These are some questions a person may want to ask the doctor about radiation therapy for pheochromocytoma:
 
  • What is the goal of this treatment?
  • How will the radiation be administered?
  • Will I need to stay in the hospital? For how long?
  • When will the treatments begin? When will they end?
  • How will I feel during therapy? Are there side effects?
  • How will I know if the radiation therapy is working?
  • Will I be able to continue my normal activities during treatment?
  • Will follow-up visits be necessary?
     

Pheochromocytoma Questions to Ask About Chemotherapy

Patients may want to ask the doctor these pheochromocytoma questions about chemotherapy:
 
  • Why do I need this treatment?
  • What drugs will I receive? How will they be given? What will they do?
  • Will I have side effects? What can I do about them?
  • How long will I be on this treatment?
  • How often will I need checkups?
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD