Some Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Professional

Keep these questions close at hand. Ask your healthcare professional as they come up:

  • What is CTCL?
  • How common is CTCL?
  • What is the most common type of CTCL?
  • Who gets CTCL?
  • Does CTCL look the same for all patients?
  • Is there a single cause of CTCL?
  • Is CTCL contagious?
  • Is CTCL life-threatening?
  • What is the progression of CTCL?
  • Is there a cure for CTCL?
  • What are the treatment options for CTCL?
  • How is Targretin gel different from other treatments?
  • How do I know if Targretin gel is working?
  • How long will I be using Targretin gel?
  • How are the side effects of Targretin gel managed?
  • Who do I call if I have side effects?
  • When should I call my healthcare professional?

It is important to be patient; Targretin gel takes time to work. Read about what to expect when you use Targretin gel.

All medications have side effects. While using Targretin gel, ask about side effects.

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Please see the Patient’s Instructions for Use for Targretin gel. Find out how to use Targretin gel.