What to Ask Your Doctor
Last updated on: 9/30/2025
Knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety and help you prepare logistically and emotionally. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor when discussing CAR-T:
- Is CAR T-cell therapy an option for me?
- What are the benefits and risks?
- What are the steps involved in getting this therapy?
- How do my current health and prior treatments affect my eligibility?
- What side effects should I look out for?
- How will my prognosis improve with this therapy?
- How long will recovery take?
- What follow-up care is needed?
- Will I need to stay near the hospital?