This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor; however, it is not a comprehensive list.

• What subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma do I have?
  
  
• What is the stage of the cancer? Is there any evidence that the cancer has spread?
  
  
• Can this type of NHL be cured?  What is its typical course?
  
  
• How do I get a second opinion? 
  
  
• What are my treatment choices?  What do you recommend and why?
  
  
• How well has this option worked for others? 
  
  
• What are the implications of not having treatment? 
  
  
• How often will treatment be given and how long will it last? 
  
  
• What are the side effects of the treatment? How can they be managed?
  
  
• Are the possible side effects of this treatment serious enough to interfere with continuing therapy?
  
  
• Will treatment keep me from my normal activities? 
  
  
• What should I do to get ready for treatment?
  
  
• How will we know if the treatment is effective?
  
  
• What can be done if the treatment doesn't work?
  
  
• What is the treatment likely to cost? Will my insurance cover the cost?