Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about bone marrow transplants:

1. Is a bone marrow transplant a treatment option for me?
   
   
2. What other treatments may be tried before the transplant?
   
   
3. Can I donate my own bone marrow?
   
   
4. If not, how will a matching donor be located?
   
   
5. What type of tests will be needed to determine compatibility?
   
   
6. What are the chances that I will reject the transplanted cells?
   
   
7. How often can I receive a bone marrow transplant for my cancer?
   
   
8. How can you determine if the bone marrow treatment has been successful?
   
   
9. What is my prognosis if I receive a bone marrow transplant?
   
   
10. Am I at greater risk for other conditions after I have received or given a bone marrow transplant?
    
    
11. What type of treatments might I need after the bone marrow transplant?
    
    
12. If I am a donor, how often can I donate my bone marrow?
    
    
13. Should I consider storing stem cells for future transplants?
    
    
14. What are the greatest risks associated with bone marrow transplants?
    
    
15. Am I a candidate for any clinical trial?