The risk of possible side effects must be weighed against the potential benefits of radiation therapy and should be discussed before starting treatment.
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What type of radiation therapy are you recommending?
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What is the purpose of this radiation therapy?
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What are the chances it will work?
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What other treatments (like surgery or chemotherapy) will I get?
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What will happen if I do nothing?
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Are there other treatment options?
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How many daily treatments will I need?
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What happens during each treatment?
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What are the likely side effects?
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