For people having radiotherapy

On your first appointment, you will probably not start your treatment. You will be marked up for treatment and you may have some tests and investigations so allow a couple of hours. Your treatment may not start straight away. Planning can take an average of two weeks. The Christie booklets on radiotherapy explain more about this.

We will give you an appointment to start your treatment but it may not always be possible to meet your preference for the first few weeks. Treatments are normally given Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. If you have any queries about your appointment or treatment, telephone the number on your radiotherapy appointment letter.

Many people ask "Can I drive myself when I come for radiotherapy?" The answer is yes, unless the dictor advises you not to.

The waiting areas in the radiotherapy department are quite small. Try not to bring more than one person with you.

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