Start the conversation
Deciding to move forward with ZYNTEGLO™ is an important discussion to have with your doctor.
Below are questions for your convenience to help you think about how you would like to start the discussion.
For your consideration:
- What would ZYNTEGLO offer me as a treatment?
- How long is the ZYNTEGLO treatment journey from start to finish?
For your doctor’s consideration:
- What safety considerations should I know about ZYNTEGLO?
- Am I a candidate for ZYNTEGLO?
- How do you think ZYNTEGLO could change my experience with beta-thalassemia?
- What are the possible side effects of treatment with ZYNTEGLO?
- How will I receive ZYNTEGLO?
- What should I avoid after receiving ZYNTEGLO?
If you are the caregiver, ask your loved one:
- How do you think ZYNTEGLO could help you reach your goals?
- How do you think ZYNTEGLO could change your relationship with beta-thalassemia?
- Do you have any concerns about ZYNTEGLO that we should discuss with the doctor?
For your consideration:
- What does gene therapy with ZYNTEGLO mean for me?
For your doctor’s consideration:
- Where will I need to go for my treatment with ZYNTEGLO?
- Who will be the doctor and care team overseeing my ZYNTEGLO treatment?
- What kind of support does the QTC provide to people receiving treatment with ZYNTEGLO?
- What might my calendar of events for each step of treatment look like at the QTC?
- Where will I be monitored after ZYNTEGLO, and for how long?
- What travel and logistics will I need to address before I receive care at the QTC?
- What is apheresis like? Mobilization? Chemotherapy?
- What can you tell me about the other medicines that I’ll be taking as part of treatment with ZYNTEGLO? What side effects could I expect from these other medicines?
- What does follow-up care look like?
For your consideration:
- What specific treatment results are most important to me?
- What does the potential efficacy of ZYNTEGLO mean for me?
For your doctor’s consideration:
- How will I manage my iron levels after ZYNTEGLO?
- Will I still need chelation therapy after ZYNTEGLO?
- How long will ZYNTEGLO work and who will monitor my follow-up?
If you are the caregiver, ask your loved one:
- What may I want to consider before deciding if ZYNTEGLO is right for my child?
For your consideration:
- What will be covered by my insurance provider?
- How much will I be responsible for?
- What other assistance could be available for covering ZYNTEGLO?
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