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Hi Lori. Thank you for the reply. It was great and very understandable. Yes, she got the TKR. It was happening before we got the news of the MPN although it was evident she might have it.
My concern is that if there is something more funky with her bone marrow, wouldn't it make sense to find out sooner rather than later?
I'll look at the other sites you mentioned.
Again, thank you very much,
Steve
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Hi Steve. While a bone marrow biopsy (BMBX) isn’t necessary to diagnose ET, it can be a valuable tool in assessing the overall health of your wife’s bone marrow…the heart of the blood manufacturing site in the body.
You sound very much like my husband, he would have insisted the doctor go the extra mile too, and ask for a bone marrow biopsy. It likely would not change the direction of treatment though.
The doctor may also wait to see how your wife is responding to the hydroxy. A biopsy may be recommended if there are unusual symptoms or complications. Regular monitoring may be all that’s required if everything is responding as anticipated.
But it’s certainly within your rights to request a biopsy.
When is her next set of labs?
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Your wife is unlucky to have ET, but very lucky to have you.