Navigating Treatment | Questions to Ask

Can you explain my pathology report and laboratory results to me?

What is the stage of myeloma?

Do I have symptomatic or asymptomatic myeloma? How will this affect treatment?

Will I need other tests or procedures before we can decide on treatment? What will we learn from these tests?

Should I consider genomic or cytogenetic testing? How will tests results affect my treatment plan? Is any preparation required for these tests or procedures? Where do I need to go for these tests? When and how will I receive the test results?

How will we know if the treatment is working?

Will I need additional tests and follow-up during my treatment? How often?

What symptoms or side effects should I expect? What should I tell you about right away? Is there anything I can do to help manage the side effects?

Who should I call with questions or concerns during non-business hours?

Are there any lifestyle changes I should make before or during treatment?

Do I need to change what I eat during treatment? Is there anything I should stay away from?

What kind of exercises can I do? How often? Are there any limitations?

What is the chance that the cancer will progress or come back? What specific signs or symptoms should I watch for?

How long will it take for me to feel better and more like myself? When will side effects go away?

What long-term side effects or health issues are possible based on the cancer treatment I received? How can I manage these issues?

What follow-up tests will I need? How often will I need them?

Are there any lifestyle changes I should make to be healthy after treatment? Do I need a special diet or supplements after treatment?

What kind of exercise do you recommend for me? Are there any limits on what I can do?

Who will be managing my follow-up care? Are there other doctors I should see for follow-up care?

Who can I talk to if I have trouble coping with the changes in my life?

How do I get a treatment summary and survivorship care plan for my personal records?

What support services do you recommend for me? My family? Can you recommend a social worker to help locate support services?

Can you recommend a support group where I can talk to another cancer patient or thriver (someone who has been through cancer)?

If I start to feel overwhelmed or depressed, can you suggest a healthcare professional I can speak to?

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What questions should I ask my healthcare team?

Diagnosis: When You are Told You Have Myeloma

Treatment Planning: What are my options?

Managing Treatment & Side Effects

Follow-up Care

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