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Why is a new bone marrow biopsy necessary?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jul 1 8:36am | Replies (24)

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I would think twice. Ask them what changes are they looking for and would there be a change in treatment if they found something? If treatment is the same I personally wouldn’t do it. It’s your body and what ever you feel comfortable with you should do. Their “Protocol” for after ten years doesn’t necessarily mean you need to follow it if you aren’t experiencing any new symptoms. You platelets are not enough to validate that. Good luck!

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Really good question: What are you looking for and how will it change my treatment for the better? I'm 70 and starting to ask a lot more of those questions.

Thanks for your advice.

Overall I agree the only caveat is you mentioned it's a new hematologist, is it a new institution, too? Often a change in institutions could make a difference...