Patients are encouraged to ask their doctors the following questions about CSFs:

• Do you recommend adding a CSF to my treatment plan? Why or why not?
• Is there an effective chemotherapy regimen (schedule) for my type of cancer that might not require the use of CSFs?
• Is my risk of developing febrile neutropenia with this treatment more than 20%?
• What are the risks and benefits of CSF treatment?
• Where can I learn more about CSFs and my cancer treatment?

Patients receiving CSFs may want to ask the following questions:

• What can be done to treat bony aches and joint pain?
• How long does this pain last?
• How can I tell if the bone pain is from CSF treatment and not from the spread of cancer?
• What do I do if I have bone pain with a fever?