Multiple Myeloma Questions (Cont.)

Multiple Myeloma Questions to Ask Before Receiving Treatment

• What is the stage of my multiple myeloma?
• Is the disease affecting my kidneys?
• What are my multiple myeloma treatment choices? Which do you recommend for me?
• Will I have more than one kind of treatment for multiple myeloma?
• How will my treatment change over time?
• What are the expected benefits of each kind of treatment?
• What are the risks and possible side effects associated with each treatment?
• What can we do to control my side effects?
• How will treatment of multiple myeloma affect my normal activities?
• What can I do to take care of myself during treatment?
• What is the treatment likely to cost? Does my insurance cover this treatment?
• How often will I need to have checkups?
• Would a clinical trial (research study) be appropriate for me?

Multiple Myeloma Questions to Ask Before Undergoing Radiation Therapy

• What is the goal of this treatment?
• How will the multiple myeloma radiation be administered?
• Will I need to stay in the hospital? For how long?
• When will the treatments begin? When will they end?
• How will I feel during therapy? Will I experience side effects?
• What can I do to take care of myself during therapy?
• How will we know if the radiation therapy is working?
• Will I be able to continue my normal activities during treatment?
• Will follow-up visits be necessary?