Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

  • What is the stage of my CLL?
  • What are the treatment options?
  • Which treatment do you recommend and why?
  • What side effects should I expect from the treatment?
  • What ongoing monitoring is needed?
  • What are the likely complications of my illness?
  • What are the complications of the various treatments?
  • Should I have my family members tested to determine if they are potential bone marrow or stem cell donors for me?
  • What kind of support care do you offer for leukemia patients?
  • What is the prognosis for my stage of CLL?
  • At what point would enrolling in a clinical trial be a reasonable option?
  • What are the risks and benefits of enrolling in a clinical trial?