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CML Treatment: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Talking with your doctor or nurse is a vital part of your CML care. These discussions can help you understand what to expect from treatment, and to manage side effects. The more you know about your CML care, the better you will be able to work with your treatment team to get the best possible treatment.

This list may not include all of the questions you have for your doctor. Check off the questions that interest you, click the Print button, and bring the list to your next doctor's visit.

What is my phase of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?

What is my CML treatment?

How will the treatment be given?

How long will I be treated?

When should I take my medication?

What if I miss a dose?

Are there any CML symptoms that I need to watch for while I am being treated?

What are my CML treatment goals?

How will I know my medication is working?

What CML tests will I be taking, and how often?

What are my test results, and what do they mean?

Am I achieving the key treatment milestones at the recommended times? If not, why not?

If resistance is happening, what are my options?

What are the possible side effects of my treatment?

When are side effects likely to occur?

What can I do to manage my side effects?

What side effects, if any, should be reported immediately?

Whom do I call in your office if I have side effects?

If I cannot tolerate the side effects of my CML treatment, what are my options?

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