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What to ask your doctor about acute myeloid leukaemia tests

Men and women discussing acute myeloid leukaemia

Some questions you might ask your doctor

What tests are you going to do?
Why do I need to have these tests?
What will the tests show?
Are any of these tests painful?
Are there any risks with any of these tests?
Can I eat normally before the tests?
What are the side effects of these tests?
Do I have to stay in hospital for any of the tests?
Can I bring someone with me when I have the tests?
How long will it take to get the results?
Who will give me the test results?

Updated: 22 June 2012

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