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What questions should I ask my doctor?

  • What tests will I need to have?
  • When will I get the results?
  • Will I need to have treatment?
  • Are my bones affected?
  • Are my kidneys affected?
  • Who will be my main point of contact at the hospital from now on?
  • What are my treatment options?
  • Can I choose which treatment to have?
  • What is the aim of this treatment?
  • How successful has this treatment been in the past?
  • What would happen if I chose not to have this treatment?
  • Is this treatment part of a clinical study?
  • How experienced are you and your team in delivering this treatment?
  • How is the treatment given, how long will it take?
  • Will a hospital visit / stay be needed?
  • Will there be side-effects, when will I experience them and how long will they last?
  • Will treatment affect my chances of having children in the future?

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Newly diagnosed myeloma - The doctor's perspective
Newly diagnosed myeloma - The doctor's perspective
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Newly diagnosed myeloma - The patient's perspective