Monday, October 13, 2008 - 1:07PM EST

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

  • What is the grade of my lymphoma (low-, intermediate-, or high-grade)?
  • What is the stage of my lymphoma (Stage I, II, IV, or IV)?
  • Is my lymphoma localized to the lymph nodes or has it spread to any other areas of the body?
  • What treatments do you recommend for my type of lymphoma?
  • What are my treatment options?
  • What are the risks and benefits of each type of treatment?
  • What is the prognosis for my type of lymphoma based on the International Prognostic Index scoring system?
  • What kind of support do you provide for lymphoma patients?
  • Are there any clinical trials in which I may be eligible to participate?
  • Information about clinical trials can be found at the Centerwatch Clinical Trials Listing Service web site at http://www.centerwatch.com.