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Have a more productive conversation about side effects with your doctor

CML Treatment-Related Side Effects: Doctor Discussion Guide

Your doctor visits can go by very quickly. Taking an active role is easier when you write down your questions and concerns in advance. This guide will help get you started.

Follow and record your progress

CML Treatment Companion

By now you should have been able to log in to your CML Treatment Companion from MyCMLCare.com. It's a simple way to help keep track of any treatment side effects. Log in now, if you haven't already.

Dear John Sample,

Your doctor has most likely spoken to you about potential side effects of your chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treatment. If you do experience any side effects, even if you are unsure if they are related to your treatment, it is important that you report them to your doctor—only you can describe your side effects and how they may be impacting your daily activities. This will allow you and your doctor to have a good discussion about options for dealing with side effects.

Daily feedback your doctor will appreciate

Using the CML Treatment Companion makes it simple to record side effects day by day. It can help you provide the kind of detailed information—on severity, frequency, and any changes you may notice—that will help you and your doctor have more productive conversations.

Your experience with CML treatment is as individual as you are

If you do experience side effects, be sure to track and report them right away. It's the best way for your doctor to have a picture of how you're doing and discuss with you if they are having an impact on your daily activities. Your doctor may try to manage side effects with other medications, or by adjusting your dose or interrupting your current medication. In some cases, your doctor may change your treatment. Talk with your doctor before making any changes in your CML treatment or your use of other medicines. You owe it to yourself to work closely with your doctor to find the best treatment plan for you.

Make the most of every visit

Use the CML Treatment-Related Side Effects: Doctor Discussion Guide and CML Treatment Companion.
In addition to your concern about treatment side effects, make sure you clearly understand your treatment testing and recommended goals.
Write down everything you want to discuss beforehand.

Talk openly and often with your doctor so you can take an active role in your CML care.

Sincerely,

MyCMLCare Team

Track and report all side effects to your doctor

These are some of the side effects that have been reported with CML treatments, but you could experience others. Use the accompanying CML Treatment Companion to track all your side effects and be sure to report them to your doctor. Always talk with your doctor before changing your dosage or stopping your medication because of a problem.

Bleeding or bruising
Bone or joint pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea/Vomiting
Rash
Swelling (edema)
Weight gain

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