Men and women discussing chronic myeloid leukaemiaWhat to ask your doctor about treating chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • What stage of disease do I have?
  • What sort of treatment do I need?
  • Why would you recommend that treatment?
  • Are you aiming to cure or control my disease?
  • Is there a choice of treatments?
  • How long will my treatment last?
  • What will the side effects be?
  • Can you arrange for me to have a second opinion?
  • Is there a clinical trial that I could join?
  • Will my fertility be permanently affected by treatment?
  • Will I be able to have another treatment if my leukaemia flares up or returns?
  • How often might you want to see me when my treatment is finished?
  • When will I be able to go abroad for a holiday?