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What to ask your doctor about chronic myeloid leukaemia tests

Men and women discussing chronic myeloid leukaemia

Some questions you might ask your doctor

What tests are you going to do?
Why do I have to have them?
What will the tests show?
Are there any risks associated with any of these tests?
Are any of these tests likely to be painful?
Can I eat normally before the tests?
Can I bring someone with me while I am having these tests?
Will I have to go into hospital for any of these tests?
How long will it take to get the results of the tests?
Who will give me the results of the tests?

Updated: 11 July 2011

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