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Questions to ask your doctor
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of NHL, consider asking your healthcare team the following questions:
- Which treatment options have been proven to work best for someone with my condition?
- How can I best prepare myself for treatment?
- What are the common side effects of these treatment options?
- How can I treat these side effects?
- What are the common risks of these options?
- When will we know if my treatment is working?
- Will home health care be needed during treatment?
- What would be the second-line (second choice) treatment if the first-line treatment is not effective?
- Do I qualify for a blood stem cell transplant?
Patients who have been diagnosed with advanced NHL may also want to ask their healthcare provider about entering a clinical trial in order to receive treatments that are currently being investigated.
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